Police seize pipe bomb components and drugs in Hutt Valley operation

Wednesday 27 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 27 Aug 2025, 9:49am

During a three-month investigation known as Operation Trunk, police seized methamphetamine, firearms, and materials capable of being turned into pipe bombs. The searches in the Hutt Valley also uncovered approximately $300,000 in cash and 3D printed firearm parts. Two people have been arrested and charged following the operation.

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1. 1NewsWed 27 Aug 2025, 9:13am

   Hutt Valley cops seize substances capable of being turned into pipe bombs (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 27 Aug 2025, 9:21am

   Police operation targeting Wellington drug supply uncovers materials used in pipe bombs (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZWed 27 Aug 2025, 9:49am

   Pipe bomb supplies, guns, cash and drugs seized in Hutt Valley (opens in new tab)

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