Detective Inspector Darrin Thomson talks to media after Wellington police seized the largest amount of GBL, known as the "date rape" drug, in New Zealand's history. A 71-year-old man appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court on Tuesday to face drug charges and for participation in organised criminal activity. GBL is often used recreationally and also has a reputation as a date rape drug. READ MORE:* Man appears in Hutt Valley court over large date rape drug seizure* Two Wellington men arrested after record seizure of 'date rape' drug believed to be imported from China* Wellington police bust two men with $400,000 worth of methamphetamineOn November 13, a police and NZ Customs operation netted 13.5 litres of GBL, also known as fantasy, rinse and liquid ecstasy, and 300 grams of methamphetamine at a Lower Hutt address. On the same day police broke up a Wellington-based drug ring by seizing a record 400L of GBL in a joint investigation with NZ Customs called Operation Skipjack.

Source: Stuff November 24, 2020 03:11 UTC