‘Massive’ Canterbury bust: $500k in cash, millions in drugs seized
New Zealand police have arrested four men following a major drug bust in Canterbury, seizing millions of dollars worth of illicit substances and cash. Operation Magpie targeted the importation and distribution of drugs including cocaine, MDMA, and ketamine.
Why it matters
This represents a significant disruption of organized crime networks in the region and highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
Four men have been arrested after a "massive quantity" of drugs including cocaine, MDMA and ketamine were seized in a major organised crime drug bust in Canterbury. Police and Customs investigators seized 10kg of cocaine, 10.6kg of ketamine, 24.5kg of MDMA, 6800 ecstasy tablets, 70kg of pseudoephedrine, 4600 LSD tabs, 3kg of cannabis and 550g of methamphetamine. Drugs seized in Operation Magpie. Photo: NZ Police They also seized more than $500,000 in cash, a 3D printed firearm and pill-pressing equipment for producing ecstasy tablets.
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