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Mexican ‘tourist’ busted with $360k in cash and almost 14kg of meth
Man on three-month visa now faces years in NZ prison. The Crown has also taken his cash.
Police bust cannabis growing operation in Three Kings, Auckland
Officers were seen carrying large crates from the property filled with plants.
‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroin
The drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer.
Crown says Crips leader accused of murdering 75yo wanted to ‘teach the world a lesson’
Lawyers for the trio said murder was never their intention.
‘Dirty money’: $200k in flash cars, cash & drugs seized from Akl drug ring money launderer
Police found 44kg of meth during Operation Worthington, half of it hidden in a bathtub.
Killer Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making
$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.
‘Long life’ - the ironic jewellery clue that identified murdered drug lord Mr Asia
In the final episode, hosts John Daniell and Noelle McCarthy explore the gang’s downfall.
‘They’re actually enslaving people’: Top cop compares gang tactics with Mr Asia drug syndicate
Overseas criminals and local gangs use meth to bring misery to NZ communities, say police
"They're actually enslaving people in those communities"
Head of the National Organised Crime Group, Greg Williams explains how the Mr Asia drug ring paved the way for NZ's methamphetamine problem. Video/Marty Melville - Edit/Ella Wilks
Police investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine
“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."
Police search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023
Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.
US offers $17m reward for Olympic snowboarder-turned-drug lord
Wedding allegedly shipped cocaine from Colombia to the US and Canada.
The body in the quarry - how police found Mr Asia
The discovery marked the beginning of the end for the Mr Asia drug syndicate.
‘Drug of choice’: NZ meth use hits unprecedented levels
Meth use reached record levels in NZ last year, peaking at 39.2kg in a week.
Under pressure from Trump, Mexico extradites cartel kingpins
Mexico has extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords.
From kindy teacher to drug mule - Mr Asia: A Forgotten History
Inside the heroin syndicate, young professionals rubbed shoulders with career criminals.
Watch: Hapless tourist busted after drugs fall from pocket during airport tantrum
He shouted, he flailed, he rolled around and he was eventually hauled off to jail.
‘Kurupt Churchie man’: Ex-Air NZ worker who smuggled meth was a youth mentor
The 'Tongan Pablo' was respected both in church and the criminal underworld.
‘Gone forever’: Family’s grief as man jailed for 21 years after employee’s meth-laced beer death
Aiden Sagala’s overdose death was part of NZ’s largest meth importation case.
When Terry met Marty – how the 1970s Mr Asia drug empire began
The two key players join forces in episode 1 of our true crime podcast.
Mr Asia: A Forgotten History - new podcast reveals full story behind NZ drug empire
The untold story behind New Zealand's most notorious drug syndicate.
‘Out of control’: Murders mount up for the Mr Asia gang
As the syndicate expands into Australia, it looks like Terry Clark's luck has run out.
Seven months in a leaky boat - the drug shipment that started the Mr Asia gang
Shipwreck, malaria and double-crossing on board the Brigadoon.
Trial with $600k cash and 11kg meth: Man convicted on multiple drug charges
Guilty verdicts after police seize 11kg of meth, $600,000 cash, and 17 phones.
Oz trial begins for NZ pensioner accused of importing ‘commercial quantity’ of heroin
Raemon Parkinson, 70, was stopped at Melbourne International Airport in November.
Largest-ever NZ airport cocaine bust uncovers 100kg smuggled in luggage
Cocaine amounts seized in Auckland have been increasing: 183kg found this year alone.
Defence argue for acquittal in major meth case, accuse police of failing to follow policy
The defendant was allegedly found with 11kg of meth, $600,000 in cash and 17 cellphones.