Assets worth $10m restrained following large methamphetamine importation investigation

Thursday 6 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 6 Aug, 12:01pm

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Police have restrained $10 million in assets, including luxury vehicles, jewellery, and properties, following an investigation into an alleged methamphetamine importation. The probe follows the October 2024 seizure of 515kg of methamphetamine hidden in steel beams. The restrained assets include three properties located in the Waikato.

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1. StuffThu 6 Aug, 10:15am

   Luxury cars, homes among $10m in assets frozen in meth probe (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 6 Aug, 10:56am

   Luxury assets totalling $10m restrained after 515kg meth importation (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 6 Aug, 11:30am

   Police restrain $10 million in assets after alleged 515kg meth import attempt (opens in new tab)

4. Waikato TimesThu 6 Aug, 12:01pm

   Waikato properties in $10m of assets frozen after steel beam meth bust (opens in new tab)