A 43-year-old Hutt Valley man was arrested this week in relation to Operation Elusive, a National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) investigation into a large-scale methamphetamine supply business ... More
Attributable to Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander:
As a result of the detailed, methodical search, Police can confirm the total number of victims in the Loafers ... More
Police can now release the names of one of those who died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Newtown, Wellington last week.
He was Liam James Hockings, age 50.
Police extend our sincere ... More
Police can now release another name of one of those who died in the Loafers Lodge fire in Newtown, Wellington last week.
He was Kenneth Barnard, age 67.
Police extend our sincere ... More
Attributable to Inspector Dion Bennett, Acting Wellington District Commander:
Adelaide Road is expected to reopen in both directions tomorrow, as a scene examination continues at Loafers ... More
An earlier release gave an incorrect age for Melvin Joseph Parun, who died in the Loafers Lodge fire.
He was 68-years-old.
We apologise for the error.
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