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Stink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57k
A judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.
Canada denounces China for executing four Canadians on drug charges
Clemency is still being sought in another case from 2019.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘Easy money:’ How string of life setbacks led man to become meth courier
Tony Looker was eventually stopped by police who found $113,000 in cash and 44g of meth.
Police seize Wellington drug dealer’s 42-foot yacht and high-end art
Drugs were concealed in inner-city parking buildings and exchanged for cash.
‘Can’t courier $1m of drugs’: Police under scrutiny over testing of 11kg meth find
A defence lawyer says all of the drug haul should have been driven to ESR in a police car.
Cocaine 'no worse than whisky': Colombian President
Gustavo Petro said the drug would be 'sold like wine' if legalised worldwide.
Seven arrested after armed police callout, firearms and meth charges laid
Charges include burglary, possession of firearms and methamphetamine.