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Canterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importers
The criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.
Ferrari-driving gang member admits importing 613kg drugs, faces losing $7m in assets
The main target in Operation Weirton has pleaded guilty on the eve of High Court trial.
15kg meth suitcase stash seized: Woman arrested at Auckland Airport
The seized meth equates to a potential street value of up to $4.55m.
Justice, Police Ministers asked for solutions to tackle near doubling of meth use in past year
A drugs in wastewater report shows a 96 percent increase in methamphetamine consumption.
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.
$21.7m meth bust: Trio of airport workers accused of drug smuggling
Customs have arrested three men for allegedly smuggling the boxes.
‘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.
"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
‘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
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.