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  •   Home > News > National > Lower South Island

    Nine arrests in Central Otago after a drugs sting

    Nine arrests in Central Otago after a drugs sting


    Police have seized cocaine, MDMA, and MDMA pills worth $88,000 - after searches in Queenstown, Cromwell, Alexandra and Wanaka.

    Police say higher drug use continues to be detected in the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago districts.

    Nine people will appear before the courts in coming weeks - facing charges of drug possession and supply.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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