Police find large-scale cannabis operation in Remuera property
Tuesday 22 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Officers discovered a five-room cannabis growing operation at a Bassett Road property in Remuera early Tuesday morning. Police were responding to reports of breaking glass when they encountered the site. A man has been arrested following the discovery.
Key facts
4 facts
- A 41-year-old man was charged with cultivating cannabis
- The incident occurred at a Bassett Road property in Remuera around 3.50am on Tuesday
- Five rooms were allegedly used for cannabis cultivation
- The suspect was apprehended near Newmarket Park by a Police Dog Unit
The full story
1 min read · 3 outlets
Police discovered an alleged five-room cannabis cultivation operation in Remuera early on Tuesday. Officers responded to a Bassett Road address just after 3.50am following reports of breaking glass. Upon arrival, officers found the front door open and encountered a suspicious smell.
A 41-year-old man allegedly fled the property through a back window when police arrived. The man was tracked running through Newmarket Park by an Eagle helicopter before being located by a Police Dog Unit.
The man has been charged with cultivating cannabis and is due to appear in the Auckland District Court. Police reported finding growing equipment alongside the five rooms allegedly used for cultivation.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Burrow said, "The community is vital in locating these operations". He encouraged anyone seeing unusual activity or smelling cannabis to contact police.
Where reports differ
- One report describes the initial call as a report of suspicious activity, while others describe it as a report of breaking glass or a burglary
Compiled from reports by Stuff, 1News and NZ Herald.