Three charged after drugs and firearms seized in Hastings raid

Thursday 13 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 13 Aug, 11:29am

Police arrested three people, including a patched Mongrel Mob member, following a raid in Hastings last week. Officers seized shotguns, ammunition, $12,000 in cash, and various illicit drugs during the operation. Police expressed concern that young children were living at the property during the search.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 13 Aug, 10:20am

   Hastings drug bust: Three charged after drugs and shotguns seized while children present (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 13 Aug, 10:43am

   Shotguns, drugs and $12,000 cash seized in Hawke’s Bay raid (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 13 Aug, 11:29am

   Young children living at Hastings property where guns, drugs found (opens in new tab)