Tackling criminal gangs and the drugs trade is a top priority for National. We’ve introduced a raft of new policies and extra funding to help those on the front lines like Customs and the Police, and it’s great to see results being made.
In the past six months, Customs intercepted 14 kilograms of pure methamphetamine or ‘P’, and seized 630 kilograms of methamphetamine precursor at the border. This would make $178 million of P, and cause $72 million in harm to the community.
Police recently made a significant hit on organised crime, seizing more than $5 million of methamphetamine, $500,000 worth of precursor drugs, $236,000 in cash, illegally acquired firearms and an alleged multi-million dollar money laundering business.
These successes at our borders and on our streets show we’re serious about reducing the supply of methamphetamine in our communities.
More information: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/police+congratulated+5m+meth+bust
http://www.customs.govt.nz/about/News/Customs+finds+6+million+of+P+in+tour+group+luggage.htm
http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/more+resources+fight+illicit+drugs+trade
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