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Five Vietnamese nationals jailed for Kaipara cannabis cultivation

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesThursday 6 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Five Vietnamese men have been sentenced in the Whangārei District Court for their roles in a cannabis grow operation in Kaipara. The operation had an estimated yield of $3 million. The defendants claimed they were deceived into participating in the cultivation.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 6 Mar 2025, 8:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 11 hours
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