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Police are investigating the suspicious death of Norman Epi Shalfoon, 52, at a house in suburban Nelson. Mr Shalfoon had been living in the city since last August. He previously lived in Auckland.
Police said he was known for his involvement with drugs and had drug-related convictions. Ambulance officers called to the Britannia Heights house about 3pm on Friday found him lying on the floor and were unable to revive him.