In a massive international drug bust on the East Coast of New Zealand, nearly $4 million worth of property were seized and 41 people were arrested — four of whom were Singaporean.
NZ Herald reports that the raids were the result of an eight month-long investigation into the meth trade in Gisborne. Eight properties in the Gisborne area, several bank accounts and vehicles, as well as 400 grams of meth, firearms, cash and cannabis were hauled in.
Surprisingly enough, four Singaporeans are embedded way deep in the whole operation — an illicit business that involved two prominent New Zealand gangs: Black Power and Mongrel Mob. The Singaporean nationals were charged with importing 700 grams of meth that were destined for the Gisborne and East Coast market.
Together with the arrested gang members, all the offenders involved are collectively facing 245 charges of importing a Class A drug, conspiracy to sell, selling and possession of meth for supply, as well as cannabis dealing.
What was appalling to the police was the fact that there were children living at several of the properties targeted in the operation — they have since been referred to government agencies.
