Operation Poapoa: Six nabbed cash & drugs seized

Police seized four vehicles including a Harley Davidson MC. Photos: NZ Police.

Waikato Police have arrested six men and seized drugs and assets following Operation Poapoa.

The operation targeted an organised criminal group allegedly importing and distributing class A, B and C drugs.

Eight search warrants were executed across Hamilton and Auckland, including at a commercial premises.

'As a result, six men aged between 28 and 33 years were arrested and all appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Friday on a range of charges including participating in organised crime and selling and supplying class A drugs,” says Detective Inspector Daryl Smith.

'Police seized four vehicles including a Harley Davidson MC and approximately $80,000 cash.”

A large quantity of illegal drugs including methamphetamine, ecstasy and ketamine were also seized.

'Waikato Police continue to investigate, target and dismantle those groups involved in the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs within our communities,” says Detective Inspector Daryl Smith.

Police welcome information from anyone who has concerns about organised crime or the supply of illicit drugs in their community.

They are encouraged to report online at 105.police.govt.nz, call Police on 111 or 105, or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org (link is external)

2 comments

Good result!

Posted on 11-06-2022 16:32 | By morepork

The low-lives who traffic in this kind of misery, do it for the rewards. Therefore, confiscation of assets is an extremely appropriate way to burst their bubble. It also sends a message to others who might be considering it...


Another GREAT Job

Posted on 12-06-2022 09:40 | By Yadick

By our law enforcers. Well done. Let's hope the courts don't let all your hardwork down now. They're so soft and weak they'll probably again accept the excuse of a troubled upbringing.


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