Six arrested in Taranaki drug raids, cannabis seized
A three-month operation ended with search warrants at two New Plymouth properties, six arrests and the seizure of cash, cannabis, methamphetamine, a rifle and a homemade taser. A 27-year-old woman faces cannabis supply charges and was remanded until 29 October.
🇳🇿 New Plymouth, Taranaki · New Zealand
- Arrested
- 6
A three-month operation against drug supply and criminal proceeds in Taranaki ended with search warrants at two New Plymouth properties last week, six arrests and about $15,000 seized.[1] Officers found cash, cannabis, methamphetamine, a .308 rifle, shotgun ammunition and a homemade taser, plus stolen goods linked to old burglaries.[1]
A 43-year-old man faces drugs, weapons and receiving charges and was due in New Plymouth District Court on 15 October; a 30-year-old gang member was due on 20 and 22 October on weapons, drugs and receiving charges.[1] A 27-year-old New Plymouth woman faces cannabis possession and supply charges as well as methamphetamine and utensil charges; she was remanded in custody to reappear on 29 October.[1] Two more 31-year-old men were also due before the court.[1]
Sources
- Cuffs on six offenders following drug and cash operation. New Zealand Police, 14 October 2026. Archived copy.