118,000 cannabis plants destroyed in 2005-2006 national operation
New Zealand police arrested 500 people and destroyed about 118,000 cannabis plants during the 2005-2006 national cannabis operation. Officers also seized 77 kg of dried cannabis, 54 firearms and about $100,000 in stolen property while shutting nine methamphetamine laboratories.
New Zealand police arrested 500 people involved in growing and dealing cannabis during the 2005-2006 season and destroyed about 118,000 plants, about 10,000 more than the year before.[1]Detective Senior Sergeant Scott McGill said the results showed police commitment to reducing drug availability, despite unseasonably bad weather during the operation.[1]
Officers seized 54 firearms and recovered an estimated $100,000 in stolen property during the season.[1]Police also shut down nine methamphetamine laboratories found alongside cannabis inquiries.[1]
Police seized 77 kg of dried cannabis, compared with 75 kg the year before.[1]McGill said members of the public made a major contribution by providing information that led to plots being located and offenders arrested, and planning for the next year’s operation was under way.[1]
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