Operation Phoenix: Gangs allegedly targeting single mothers to become meth dealers
New Zealand police have dismantled a methamphetamine manufacturing ring in the Far North, arresting 14 individuals linked to major gangs. Authorities revealed that gangs were intentionally addicting single mothers to force them into drug dealing.
Why it matters
This highlights the predatory nature of organized crime and the severe social impact of methamphetamine distribution on vulnerable populations.
Northland District Commander Superintendent Matt Srohj and Detective Superintendent Greg Williams, Director of the National Organised Crime Group. Photo / Dean Purcell
The report relies on police statements and factual accounts of the operation.
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