Two arrested during Southland police operation targeting illegal hunters

Thursday 21 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 21 Aug 2025, 5:45pm

Two men have been arrested following search warrants in Invercargill and Mataura Island. As part of Operation Hawk, police seized three firearms, ammunition, methamphetamine, cannabis, and a four-wheel drive vehicle. The operation targets illegal hunting and associated criminal activity.

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1. RNZThu 21 Aug 2025, 4:07pm

   Two arrested as police target illegal hunters in Southland (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 21 Aug 2025, 4:31pm

   Two men arrested, firearms seized, in Southland police operation targeting illegal hunting (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 21 Aug 2025, 5:45pm

   Two arrested after probe into illegal hunting in Southland (opens in new tab)