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47 arrested in Rotorua drug busts

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26 Mar, 2014 02:47 AM2 mins to read

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Police have arrested 47 people after a six-week drugs operation.

Police have arrested 47 people after a six-week drugs operation.

The community of Rotorua has once again stepped up to the plate to provide information on drug activity that has helped police make 47 arrests over the past six weeks.

Police have finished a six-week operation focusing on drugs and organised crime which saw the execution of 45 search warrants at residential addresses across the city.

The 47 people arrested now face a total of 97 charges - 15 of those charges relating to the dealing of the Class A controlled drug methamphetamine, and a number of those involved have known links to organised criminal gangs.

Methamphetamine, cannabis, firearms and stolen property including tools, bikes, TVs and computers have been found during the operation.

Acting Area Commander for Rotorua Detective Inspector Tim Anderson said some of the operation had been made possible through valuable information from the public either directly or through Crimestoppers, which guarantees anonymity for the caller.

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"Through those phone calls, our communities are making it clear that they do not want the scourge of drugs on their doorstep and do not want the people they love exposed to the physical and psychological harm associated with drugs, or the violence and dishonesty offending that is committed to fund these enterprises and addictions."

Of particular concern is the number of children living in homes with parents and caregivers who are openly taking and selling drugs from their homes. It is estimated that there were children at approximately 60 per cent of the addresses targeted during this latest operation.

"This is not acceptable and doesn't bode well for the future of these children who are being exposed to dangerous chemicals and environments. We will continue to work with agencies such as CYFs to ensure the future safety of children," Mr Anderson said.

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If you have information about drug manufacture or supply, ring your local police station. Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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