Photo: NZ PoliceTwo men have been arrested in Hokitika and Dobson this week as part of an operation into the sale and supply of illicit drugs in the area. Four search warrants were executed on Friday, March 8 by the West Coast’s Tactical Crime Unit and Criminal Investigation Branch as part of Operation Barber, police said in a statement. A considerable amount of packaged MDMA that was ready for distribution, with an approximate street value of $5000, was located and seized, along with $9000 in cash, cannabis, and stolen property. Police would like to thank the West Coast communities for their ongoing support with providing information to keep the community safe. "Police are committed to investigating both individuals and organised criminal groups who cause harm to the community through distribution of controlled drugs" said Detective Sergeant Ian McKinnon.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 09, 2024 11:02 UTC