Police make nine arrests during Northland gang and drug crackdown

Tuesday 2 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 2 Sep 2025, 2:00pm

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Northland police executed 16 search warrants over two weeks to target gang activity and drug supply. The operation resulted in nine arrests and the recovery of approximately $100,000 worth of stolen vehicles, including motorbikes. Officers also uncovered a cannabis grow operation during the raids.

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1. RNZTue 2 Sep 2025, 12:55pm

   Bikes, cars and drugs taken from gangs in Northland (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 2 Sep 2025, 1:53pm

   Northland gang crackdown: Nine arrests, stolen vehicles recovered (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 2 Sep 2025, 2:00pm

   Northland police operation uncovers stolen vehicles, alleged meth dealers (opens in new tab)