A number of New Zealanders arrested in one of the biggest global crackdowns on organised crime face a raft of new drug charges, including supplying methamphetamine across the North Island and carrying out a money laundering transaction of $1 million.
Police have filed fresh charges against eight people who appeared in court earlier this year following Operation Trojan Shield and other linked operations.
Dubbed "the sting of the century", Operation Trojan Shield resulted in co-ordinated raids in June across 16 countries, including New Zealand, which led to more than 800 arrests, tons of drugs seized and millions of dollars in cash uncovered.
Thirty-five people were arrested across the North Island, including senior members of the Comancheros, Mongrel Mob and Head Hunters gangs. More than 900 charges were laid.
Today, a further 39 charges were filed at Auckland District Court against eight alleged offenders.