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Another person arrested in Whangarei operation targeting drugs and gangs

Wednesday 7 July 2010, 4:48PM

By New Zealand Police

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WHANGAREI

Police have arrested another person in connection with an operation targeting drugs and gangs.

The 40-year-old man was arrested during a search warrant at a Whangärei address today.
He is facing two charges of supplying methamphetamine and one of offering to supply methamphetamine.
The man will appear in the Whangärei District Court tomorrow.

Last month 20 people were arrested following search warrants carried out at several addresses around the Whangärei area.

They have all appeared in court charged with serious drug offences, including supplying methamphetamine, offering to supply methamphetamine, conspiracy to supply methamphetamine, supplying cannabis and burglary.

The majority of people arrested are associates of the Head Hunters gang and are alleged to have been involved in the illegal manufacture and supply of methamphetamine for a considerable period of time.

For further information contact Northland Police Communications Officer Sarah Kennett on 09 430 4525 or 027 49