11 Nov 2021

Police seize 50kg cocaine, $300k cash in major bust

From Checkpoint, 5:50 pm on 11 November 2021

An organised crime group alleged to be one of the most significant suppliers of cocaine into Aotearoa, has been dealt a massive blow.

A 10-month joint operation by law enforcement in New Zealand, Colombia and the United States has resulted in the seizure of 50kg of cocaine, $300,000 cash and nine arrests so far.

Police and Customs spoke to media in Christchurch today.

Reporter Niva Chittock has the details.