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Judge Sentences Two for Cannabis Operation, Forfeiture Ordered

8/20/2026

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Judge Arthur Tompkins sentenced Tu Vu and Hong Vu to three years in prison.
They were convicted of overseeing a cannabis cultivation operation in Ngaruawahia.
Police seized 460 plants, 41.5 kg dried bud, and 103 fifty-litre soil bags at a William St warehouse.
The judge ordered forfeiture of $3,750, $1,700.80 and $5,839.90 from Mai, Tu Vu and Hong Vu.
An additional A$580 (US$699) was seized.

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Story summary

Judge Arthur Tompkins sentenced Tu Vu and Hong Vu to three years in prison.
They were convicted of overseeing a cannabis cultivation operation in Ngaruawahia.
Police seized 460 plants, 41.5 kg dried bud, and 103 fifty-litre soil bags at a William St warehouse.
The judge ordered forfeiture of $3,750, $1,700.80 and $5,839.90 from Mai, Tu Vu and Hong Vu.
An additional A$580 (US$699) was seized.