23 Oct 2018

Arrests after organised crime crackdown in Taranaki

8:46 pm on 23 October 2018

Police have arrested three people and seized methamphetamine, cash and a luxury car in an operation targeting organised crime in Taranaki.

Fowler Homes Bell Block office was under police guard.

Fowler Homes Bell Block office was under police guard. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Two vehicles were stopped and searched in New Plymouth yesterday.

Eleven grams of methamphetamine and an envelope containing a large quantity of cash was found in one of the vehicles.

A 42-year-old local businessman was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply.

A commercial premises on State Highway 3 has been cordoned off and searched as part of ongoing enquiries.

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