Six arrested after police raids in New Plymouth

Six people have been arrested following a three-month police operation targeting drug supply and criminal proceeds in Taranaki. Officers executed search warrants at two New Plymouth properties last week.

During the raids, police seized approximately $15,000 in cash, cannabis, methamphetamine, a .308 rifle, shotgun ammunition, and a homemade Taser. Several items linked to historic burglaries were also recovered.

A 39-year-old man was arrested on burglary charges after arriving at one of the properties while officers were conducting a search. Stolen property was later found during a subsequent search of his address.

Acting Senior Sergeant Ben Patterson said, “These arrests disrupt ongoing criminal activity, help reduce harm in the community and allows Police to hold offenders to account”. All six individuals are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court throughout October.

Where reports differ

• One report describes the 39-year-old as a wanted man, while others describe him as a person of interest who arrived during a raid

Compiled from reports by Stuff, 1News, RNZ, NZ Herald and The Post.