Vietnamese couple sentenced for cultivating cannabis near Huntly courthouse

Thursday 20 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 20 Aug, 7:00am

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A Vietnamese couple has been sentenced after police raided a warehouse at 50 Williams Street in July 2024. Officers discovered 460 cannabis plants being tended by three people. The operation was located near the Huntly District Court and a police station.

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1. Waikato TimesThu 20 Aug, 4:00am

   Jail for couple who cultivated cannabis farm next to town courthouse (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldThu 20 Aug, 7:00am

   Vietnamese couple grew 460 cannabis plants opposite court house, near police station (opens in new tab)