Three men have been charged with drug-related charges in Masterson . Photo/123RFThree men have been charged with drug-related charges in Masterson . Acting Detective Sergeant Corey Reid said the warrants were part of Operation Cobalt, which was “targeting illegal activity by gang members and their associates”. A 46-year-old man has already appeared in the same court on charges of possessing methamphetamine, as has a 30-year-old man on other drug-related charges. “Wairarapa police is committed to early intervention into gang activity and focused on enforcement when there is illegal activity,” Reid said“Deploying armed police in our communities is not a decision we take lightly but gangs, drugs and firearms are a dangerous mix.”

Source: New Zealand Herald May 22, 2023 20:21 UTC