Five arrested after drug raids in Waikato and Coromandel

Friday 19 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 4:14pm

Police arrested five people following a three-day operation involving search warrants in Matamata, Te Aroha, and Whangamatā. The raids, which included a suspected methamphetamine lab in Paeroa, resulted in the seizure of cannabis, firearms, and methamphetamine. Approximately 16 staff members were involved in the crackdown.

How they headlined it

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1. Waikato TimesFri 19 Dec 2025, 3:52pm

   Police uncover suspected meth lab in Paeroa after three-day blitz (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 19 Dec 2025, 4:13pm

   Five arrested in drug raids targeting meth supply (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 19 Dec 2025, 4:14pm

   Matamata, Whangamatā and Paeroa drug raids lead to five arrests (opens in new tab)