Police shut down alleged Vietnamese cannabis syndicate in Auckland

Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 25 Aug, 2:00pm

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Twelve people have been arrested following a 10-month investigation into an alleged Vietnamese organised crime group. Police executed 19 raids across Auckland, seizing more than five tonnes of cannabis material from over 50 rental properties.

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1. 1NewsTue 25 Aug, 12:32pm

   'One of the largest': Vietnamese cannabis syndicate shut down (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 25 Aug, 1:10pm

   Police seize five tonnes of cannabis material in crackdown on alleged Auckland syndicate (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 25 Aug, 2:00pm

   Operation Blackout: Police seize five tonnes of cannabis from Auckland grow houses (opens in new tab)