The search for two missing people following last week’s eruption on Whakaari / White Island will continue with a local-led operation. Police today outlined the overall response to date using images, maps and data. The information was first presented to the family of one of the missing – local 40-year-old man Hayden Marshall-Inman. Police and... Continue Reading →
Over 200KG of meth seized, two arrested
Police seized more than 200 kilograms of methamphetamine and arrested two people as part of a major drug operation run by the National Organised Crime Group. A search warrant was carried out at an apartment complex in Auckland central last week as part of Operation Essex. Operation Essex has targeted members of an overseas criminal... Continue Reading →
Number of shootings concerning following Chch attack
In the past fortnight, central police have dealt with a number of firearms incidents where victim's have been seriously injured. Following an arrest of a 21 year old male in New Plymouth responsible for a shooting on Plympton Street in the Brooklands suburb on the 30th March, Police were informed by Ambulance at around 1:25am... Continue Reading →
Police appeal for witnesses to New Plymouth firearms incident
Police are continuing to investigate a firearms incident in Plympton Street, New Plymouth on 30 March. A 21-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the incident. He is remanded in custody and will reappear in New Plymouth District Court on 24 April. The victim, a... Continue Reading →