WELLINGTON, Aug 16 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand continues to crack down on organised crime with the largest ever meth bust, seizing nearly three-quarters of a tonne of methamphetamine.
Police Minister, Ginny Andersen, said today that, it was possibly the largest ever meth bust in New Zealand, with a provisional total of 746.9 kg seized during the search warrant in Manukau, Auckland, in March.
“Methamphetamine destroys lives and wreaks havoc on our communities,” she said, adding that, this will also deal a significant financial blow to gangs and organised criminals.
The New Zealand government has increased police funding by 50 percent, the minister said, adding that, gang conflict legislation and related law have been introduced or amended, to give police more tools to tackle gangs.
