- More than half a tonne of cannabis was seized by police in Auckland yesterday, following a series of raids across the city’s inner west.
A man was also arrested on a raft of charges.
Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill said the searches were part of a police effort to crack down on criminals profiting from the sale of drugs.
“During the searches of the properties, significant commercial cannabis grow set-ups were located,” Darvill said.
More than 500kg of cannabis was seized, as well as a “significant amount” of cash, MDMA, and ketamine.
“Cultivation of cannabis at this level is organised crime, and the action taken by police will impact those facilitating this activity and lessen the residual harm being caused,” Darvill said.
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“We’re particularly pleased to remove the MDMA and ketamine from circulation, given the significant risk that it creates in the community”.
A 26-year-old man was due to appear in the Auckland District Court on October 15, facing cultivation of cannabis charges. Darvill said further charges were likely.
