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Wellington man avoids prison for large-scale drug distribution

The PostNZ HeraldTuesday 12 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Rowan David Harrie Hewitson, 21, was caught after a homeowner seized a drug parcel and contacted police. The man used encrypted messaging to offer 24/7 delivery of MDMA and ketamine in Wellington. He imported drugs with an estimated value of up to $6 million.

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First reported by The Post, Tue 12 Aug 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    Young drug dealer’s ‘24/7 delivery’ service had one key flaw (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Young drug dealer Rowan Hewitson imported up to $6 million worth of ketamine, MDMA (opens in new tab)