New Zealand police anti-drug operation has led to explosives, the source has remained a mystery

Comprehensive report of New Zealand Chinese Pioneer Network Police said three kilograms of “matter and shell casings that can make tube-shaped bombs” were seized, along with methamphetamine (method) and guns. After a three-month “Operation Trunk” investigation, police arrested and prosecuted two people.

“What is really worrying is that the police found 3 kilograms of substances and shells that can be made into tubular bombs.” He pointed out that the police are very concerned about this and are continuing to investigate the source of these substances.

Police also seized four guns, 3D printed gun parts, a credit card snatcher, about $300,000 in cash, a billing machine and 2 kilograms of methamphetamine after searching commercial and residential properties. At the same time, the police also seized two vehicles worth more than $100,000. Police said the items to be investigated cannot be ruled out and resulted in “more charges.”

The action targeted methamphetamine imports and supply in the Hutt Valley area and blocked “large supply”. “Methamphetamine and guns are mixed together like a deadly cocktail, so I’m glad that the police can continue to destroy the criminal gang. Through thorough information collection and quality analysis, the police were able to conduct a series of searches on a commercial and residential property and successfully arrested two people.”

A 44-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man were charged with possession of methamphetamine, supply of methamphetamine and possession of ammunition. The man was also charged with importing methamphetamine and possessing a firearm. Both were remanded awaiting trial.

The man will appear again in Hutt Valley District Court on September 4, and the woman will appear again on November 20.

Police said the three-month investigation ended on August 13, “following a series of warrants and arrests issued in the past few weeks.”

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