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Auckland Police Seize 500kg of Drugs in Major Raids

10/10/2025

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Auckland police seized 500 kilograms of cannabis and other drugs during raids on multiple West Auckland homes on Thursday.
The operation revealed properties used for cannabis cultivation and recovered MDMA, ketamine, and a large sum of cash.
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill noted that these searches are part of an ongoing effort to combat drug-related crime and disrupt drug dealers' profits.

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Auckland police seized 500 kilograms of cannabis and other drugs during raids on multiple West Auckland homes on Thursday.
The operation revealed properties used for cannabis cultivation and recovered MDMA, ketamine, and a large sum of cash.
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill noted that these searches are part of an ongoing effort to combat drug-related crime and disrupt drug dealers' profits.