Police have now arrested seven people as part of Operation Notus II in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, following the execution of a number of search warrants this morning. Along with methamphetamine and cannabis, 26 firearms and more than $21,000 in cash has been seized. Three stolen Toyota Hilux utes […]
Eastern Bay of Plenty search warrants
Police have so far today arrested three people as part of Operation Notus II in the Eastern Bay of Plenty (EBOP). Op Notus II is the second phase of a long running investigation, led by the National Organised Crime Group, into organised crime and distribution of methamphetamine and cannabis […]
Search warrants executed today
Police are today executing a number of search warrants in Eastern Bay of Plenty. These warrants are part of an investigation targeting organised crime and the distribution of illicit drugs in the community. Further information will be provided later this morning.
Man in critical condition following incident near Opotiki
A man has been transported to Whakatane Hospital in a critical condition following an incident at a property on Waiotahe Valley Road, Waiotahi, near Opotiki. Police received a report the man had been stabbed at approximately 7:25am. Senior Sergeant Bill Fisher said the people involved in this incident are known […]