Three arrested following methamphetamine investigation in Hawke's Bay

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 8:15pm

Three men, aged 39, 42, and 57, were arrested during Operation Tukutuki after high levels of methamphetamine were detected in wastewater. Police executed five search warrants across Hastings and Central Hawke's Bay, seizing methamphetamine, cash, and a firearm during the raids.

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1. 1NewsThu 11 Dec 2025, 6:50pm

   Gang members busted after high levels of meth found in wastewater (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 11 Dec 2025, 7:05pm

   Three arrested after police meth operation in central Hawke's Bay and Hastings (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 11 Dec 2025, 7:24pm

   High meth levels in water lead to Mongrel Mob arrests (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 8:15pm

   Police seize guns, methamphetamine, cash in Hawke’s Bay raids, three arrested (opens in new tab)