Dozens of people charged as part of a major trans-national police operation targeting organised crime have appeared at the Auckland and Hamilton district courts this afternoon. Several of those arrested as part of Operation Trojan Shield face charges of participating in an organised crime group. Packed courtroom in HamiltonIn Hamilton, it was standing room only at 3pm as 16 people charged in connection with Operation Trojan Shield appeared in court. Cannabis seized by police as part of Operation Trojan Shield. Photo / NZ PoliceOperation Trojan ShieldOperation Trojan Shield targeted the importation, sale and supply of methamphetamine, as well as money-laundering activities, in New Zealand and abroad.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 08, 2021 01:27 UTC