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Tragic Death Sparks Major Methamphetamine Investigation in New Zealand
10/15/2025
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Story summary
- Aiden Sagala from Auckland died after consuming beer contaminated with methamphetamine.
- Police launched Operation Lavender to investigate meth importation from Canada.
- Authorities restrained $36 million in real estate linked to the drug trade.
- Himatjit Singh Kahlon, 42, received a 21-year sentence for manslaughter and meth possession.
- The investigation led to the seizure of over 700 kilograms of methamphetamine, the largest seizure in New Zealand.
