Police seize large drug haul in Southland after intercepted crockery

Friday 31 January 2025 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 31 Jan 2025, 8:29pm

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Customs officials intercepted MDMA disguised as dining plates in Auckland, leading police to an Invercargill property. Authorities seized more than 30kg of cannabis, MDMA, ketamine, and $60,000 in cash. Two men have been arrested and charged with possession and supply.

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1. 1NewsFri 31 Jan 2025, 2:03pm

   MDMA disguised as crockery leads police to major Southland drug bust (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 31 Jan 2025, 2:11pm

   'Dodgy-looking' plates lead to major Southland drug bust (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via StuffFri 31 Jan 2025, 2:31pm

   Police 'smash' Southland drug operation (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 31 Jan 2025, 8:29pm

   Police, Customs bust significant Southland drug operation, two men charged (opens in new tab)