A drug bust in Christchurch uncovered $1.1m worth of cannabis plants and four people were arrested and charged. Photo/ New Zealand Herald composite photoFour people arrested after police find $1.1m worth of cannabis plants at Christchurch propertyA drug bust in Christchurch uncovered $1.1m worth of cannabis plants and four people were arrested and charged. Photo/ New Zealand Herald composite photoMore than 1000 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of $1.1 million have been seized at a property in Christchurch. A search warrant targeting cannabis operations uncovered the plants at an address in Waltham earlier in the week. They appeared in court on charges of possessing cannabis for supply, cultivating cannabis, and participating in an organised criminal group.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 28, 2026 03:47 UTC