Police seize luxury cars and banned vapes during drug raids

1NewsNZ HeraldRNZThursday 18 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Police have seized over $1 million in assets, including two Ferraris, property, and more than 2,000 vapes, during raids across Auckland and Wellington. The operation, which targeted methamphetamine sales, led to charges against a Mongrel Mob member and four associates. The seized vapes are believed to contain the banned substance etomidate.

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First reported by 1News, Thu 18 Dec 2025, 7:58pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 10 hours
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    More than $1 million worth in luxury cars, property and banned vapes seized in police raids (opens in new tab)

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