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Last week, a joint international investigation into an illegal drug smuggling syndicate based in Auckland was disrupted, resulting in 12 arrests and the seizure of illicit drugs and $500,000 in cash. Approximately $4 million in assets have also been restrained under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act. Under Operation Havana, NZ Police and Customs have been investigating the syndicate’s ‘scattergun’ method of allegedly smuggling drugs through the international postal system including methamphetamine, pseudoephedrine and MDMA over the course of two years. Customs Investigations Manager Dominic Adams says Operation Havana is another great example of domestic and international agencies working in close partnership, sharing intelligence, and dismantling transnational organised crime groups operating in both New Zealand and the United States. “Law enforcement is well-versed with criminal trends and it’s not uncommon for Customs to find criminal syndicates using a scattergun approach to smuggle smaller packages of illicit drugs instead of a single larger shipment. These seizures add up to significant quantities, which is why Customs continues to target both small and large drug shipments at the border. “Through the information collected, we’ve now been able to take down the New Zealand syndicate, while Customs and Police liaison officers based in Los Angeles were able to work with US authorities to tackle the overseas suppliers,” Mr Adams says. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNnCkMEd

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well done, it is time the whole world stands up against the drug dealers and those making billions. Get after them, take all their assets.

Congratulations, thank you for keeping these drugs off the streets . 

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Abdoulaye Abdoul-Nasser

Direction Générale des Douanes du Niger

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Well done guys. Stay awake.

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Monique Masoe

National Manager Explosive Detector Dog Unit at New Zealand Aviation Security Service

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well done team!!

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Mary Olsen

Primary School Teacher.

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Congratulations great news for NZ citizens.

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Jude Agnello Moraes

OPERATIONS & FLIGHT SUPPORT MANAGER

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Love this

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Peter Andre

South Island Regional Manager and National Apple Account Manager at Mediterranean Shipping Company

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Well done

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