Three men arrested in nationwide cannabis cultivation investigation

Friday 28 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 28 Feb 2025, 4:57pm

Police have arrested three men, including two Vietnamese nationals and one Picton local, as part of an organised cannabis operation. The investigation, which spanned Auckland, Wellington, and Marlborough, involved the use of rental properties for cultivation. Officers seized vacuum-packed cannabis, cash, and a BB gun during the operation.

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1. StuffFri 28 Feb 2025, 2:56pm

   Arrest on Interislander cracks nationwide operation growing cannabis in rental properties (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 28 Feb 2025, 3:22pm

   Duo busted for cannabis linked to organised crime syndicate — police (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesFri 28 Feb 2025, 3:48pm

   Cannabis case wide open after arrests in both islands (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 28 Feb 2025, 4:15pm

   Man walking off Cook Strait ferry caught with suitcase full of vacuum-packed cannabis (opens in new tab)

5. RNZFri 28 Feb 2025, 4:57pm

   Arrests believed to be linked to Auckland operation of growing cannabis in rental properties (opens in new tab)