Four charged after Wellington drug syndicate investigation

Monday 23 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 23 Jun 2025, 6:23pm

In this story NZ Police, NZ Customs Service

Four men face serious charges following a joint police and Customs investigation into a Wellington-based drug syndicate. The operation, named Operation Armani, resulted in the seizure of 23kg of methamphetamine, valued at over $8 million, and more than 1,000 MDMA pills.

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1. 1NewsMon 23 Jun 2025, 1:53pm

   Wellington drugs bust: Four charged after 23kg meth, MDMA seized (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 23 Jun 2025, 2:21pm

   Police seize 23kg of meth, MDMA pills in Wellington drug bust (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 23 Jun 2025, 3:18pm

   Meth worth $8 million seized after drug smuggling operation (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldMon 23 Jun 2025, 6:23pm

   Wellington drug bust: 23kg meth, 1000 MDMA pills seized, four arrested (opens in new tab)