'Massive quantity' of cocaine, MDMA and ketamine seized in Canterbury bust
Police in Canterbury have arrested four men following a major drug bust that seized large quantities of cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, and other illicit substances. The operation also uncovered a 3D-printed firearm and equipment for manufacturing ecstasy.
Why it matters
The seizure represents a significant disruption to organized crime networks and prevents a large volume of harmful substances from entering the community.
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 this week. As part of a joint Canterbury District Organised Crime Group and Customs investigation, 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. They also seized over $500,000 in cash, a 3D printed firearm and pill pressing equipment for producing ecstasy tablets. According to police, the bust was part of a wider operation targeting the importation, supply and distribution of illicit drugs.
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