Police have seized $4.5 million worth of methamphetamine, $2.8 million in cash, five residential properties and three high valued motor vehicles during Operation Roller.
Detectives from the Organised and Financial Crime Agency of New Zealand (OFCANZ) also arrested three suspects during the termination of the operation which focused on the supply of methamphetamine in the Auckland region.
Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Parmenter said Operation Roller demonstrates that the demand for methamphetamine in New Zealand remains high.
“The market for methamphetamine is still very strong,” Mr Parmenter said. “Police will continue to target organised criminal groups that manufacture and supply methamphetamine to prevent the harm it causes in our community.”
On Friday 24 October 2014, a 61 year old New Zealand citizen appeared in the Manukau District Court charged with a number of drug related charges including Possession of a Class A Controlled Drug for Supply. These charges followed the discovery of 2 kilograms of methamphetamine at a property Bucklands Beach.
A 23 year old Chinese national and a 43 year old New Zealand citizen have also been charged with Possession for Supply of a Class A Controlled drug following the discovery of 2.5 kilograms of methamphetamine at an address in Remuera.
Mr Parmenter said Police would also like to locate Chi Wo Lau in relation to the termination of Operation Roller.
“Mr Lau is a 41 year old New Zealand citizen who has links across the Auckland region,” Mr Parmenter said. “He has access to a black Toyota Ractis with the registration HGS977 and a silver Lexus which has a number plate of DWY230.”
If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of Mr Lau they are asked to contact OFCANZ Detectives on 021 1916108 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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For more information contact Kevin Sinnott on 021 192 2917
