Record LSD seizure in Auckland involving over 40,000 tabs

Monday 28 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 28 Jul 2025, 6:55pm

In this story NZ Police, NZ Customs Service

Police and Customs intercepted 40,800 LSD tabs during a joint operation in Auckland last week. The drugs, which have an estimated street value exceeding $1 million, were found after authorities executed four search warrants under Operation Spin. This is reported to be one of the largest seizures of the substance in New Zealand history.

How they headlined it

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1. 1NewsMon 28 Jul 2025, 5:18pm

   Massive 'rare' bust of tens of thousands of LSD tabs in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 28 Jul 2025, 5:31pm

   Over 40,000 tabs intercepted in NZ’s largest ever LSD seizure (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 28 Jul 2025, 6:30pm

   Police, NZ Customs seize 40,800 LSD tabs worth more than $1 million (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 28 Jul 2025, 6:55pm

   Record-breaking amount of LSD worth more than $1 million seized (opens in new tab)