El Chapo’s son kidnaps cartel boss in 'act of betrayal' before US arrest
'El Mayo' was reportedly duped into boarding a plane that flew to the US.
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Businessman dubbed ‘little prince' of counterfeit cigarettes faces deportation
Han Zhang, who imported drugs and tobacco, wanted to remain in NZ to be close to his son.
'King of the South' drug lord eludes global manhunt
Sebastian Marset has run one of the largest drug-trafficking schemes in South America.
Drug importer's house seizure linked to Bitcoin, the dark web and $268k of US meth
The owner only had $25,000 left to pay on his mortgage.
How a 469kg drug bust led to NZ police cracking a money-laundering gang
Operation Worthington identified $10 million of cash transactions from 37 'money drops'.
A quarter of a million dollars' worth of cannabis found during traffic stop
Police pulled man over for driving without headlights and then officers smelled drugs.
Ex-Head Hunter caught flushing meth down toilet in police raid on Herne Bay home
Former outlaw bikie caught with new meth stash during raid at his rehab facility.
Airport meth kingpin 'surrounded by turkeys', Crown says in closing address
Jury deliberating in trial of pair accused of exploiting a border security loophole.
Men jailed for importing $45m of cocaine from Colombia
Large drug syndicate responsible for importing and distributing nearly 100kg of cocaine.
Large-scale drug operation next door to daycare busted in north Waikato
Police have since been back to reassure the children.
Family cannabis business: Daughter was boss, mum did deliveries, dad kept the accounts
'Blood is thicker than common sense,' says defence lawyer.
Police eavesdrop on private communications to bust meth ring
Bishop associated with Brydon Boyce, who had meth in his system at time of fatal crash.
Watch: CCTV shows corrupt Air NZ baggage handler removing secret meth stash from flight
The footage has been released to the Herald after it was played for jurors today.
Corrupt baggage handler removes secret meth stash
A video shows a baggage handler removing a secret meth stash from an international flight. Video / Auckland Airport
Stay-at-home dad's illegal gun collection, clan lab raided after failed undercover gun buy
He was arrested after trying to buy two pistols from an undercover officer.
Man arrested in Greenhithe for drug and ammunition possession
The man was charged with the possession of GBL [also known as Fantasy or Liquid Ecstasy].
'Simple but ingenious' meth import plot saw baggage handlers exploit major border weakness - Crown
The duo are the last men standing after all other co-defendants pleaded guilty.
120kg drug bust: Man caught near ship claims he was 'practising to become a boat captain'
Kupa Koinaki didn't realise police had already taken the cocaine he was meant to collect.
7kg of cocaine found in box stuck to side of ship with magnet
Customs were alerted that a vessel with a box stuck to its hull was tracking for NZ.
New Zealand on high alert as deadly 'new fentanyl' sweeps Europe/US
Drug safety advocates are increasingly worried nitazenes will infiltrate New Zealand.
Police find hundreds of cannabis plants in house - and two overstayers hidden in the roof
Indoor cannabis-growing operation described as a "very serious commercial enterprise".
Drug case arrests after alleged burglary at Auckland narcotics disposal facility
Initially charged with burglary, two now stand accused of a drug conspiracy.
$7m cocaine bust: Auckland police smash Australian organised crime cell
Two men arrested after $7 million worth of cocaine found in shipping container.
Airport baggage handler admits he was part of crime syndicate accused of $50m meth import scheme
Kimela Piukana helped divert the illicit bundles from overseas commercial flights.
Murderer ditched post-prison ankle bracelet before fatal robbery in West Auckland park
Victim remembered by his family for having an infectious laugh and gift of the gab.
'Don't call police or we'll come back': Gangsters attack man in violent home invasion
Police later seized Daniel Natua's gang patch and gun cache after raiding his home.
Letters: Pseudoephedrine fears for pharmacies, elderly migrants suffering in silence
OPINION: 'I anticipate a huge increase in ram raids and armed hold-ups.'
Nicki Minaj’s arrest at Amsterdam airport highlights legal weed confusion
Fact check: Is weed actually legal in the Netherlands?
How a drug dealer for the Mongrel Mob turned her life around to help others
Camille Keyte shares her story of despair, hope and redemption.
Four arrested over $70,000 worth of illicit drugs seized in Christchurch
Police seized MDMA, ketamine, LSD, cocaine, cannabis and steroids from four properties.
Guns, drugs, cash seized after 'lengthy' investigation
A 53-year-old Taumarunui man has been arrested and is facing charges.
Big crime business: Wringing out the money launderers
There are many ways to launder dirty cash, but cops have a powerful way to strike back.
Comancheros-linked mother wins reprieve from deportation
Deportation liability notice 'almost certain' if discharge without conviction refused.
'Astounding quantities': Young entrepreneur was secret drug syndicate figurehead
He made enough money to squander nearly $1 million at SkyCity Casino.