Police seize over 500kg of cannabis in Auckland raids

Friday 10 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 10 Oct 2025, 5:51pm

More than 500kg of cannabis plants were found during a series of search warrants in West Auckland on Thursday. Police also recovered MDMA, ketamine, and a significant amount of cash. One man has been arrested and charged in connection with the raids.

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1. StuffFri 10 Oct 2025, 2:28pm

   Over 500kg of cannabis seized by police in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 10 Oct 2025, 2:50pm

   Half a tonne of cannabis seized in raids across Auckland's west (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 10 Oct 2025, 3:34pm

   500 kilograms of cannabis seized by police in Auckland (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 10 Oct 2025, 5:51pm

   Auckland police seize 500kg of cannabis and MDMA in major drug raids (opens in new tab)