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Hamilton man forfeits $57,000 after cannabis dealer conviction

Waikato TimesNZ HeraldSaturday 22 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Royce Khan has been ordered to forfeit $57,572.60 following a drug-dealing conviction. The case began in April 2020 when police conducted a warrantless search of his vehicle after noticing a strong smell of cannabis. Khan has also received a sentence of home detention.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Sat 22 Mar 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Five years after ‘strong odour of cannabis’ outs drug dealer police seize $60,000 in ‘tainted’ cash (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Hamilton man Royce Khan gets home detention, loses $57,000 after drugs found in traffic stop (opens in new tab)