Drug raid in Queenstown
Police seized ketamine, cocaine, MDMA, LSD, cannabis, and magic mushrooms, and $45,000 in an operation targeting illicit drug dealing in Queenstown.
Officers executed a search warrant on a Queenstown home yesterday morning and arrested a 39-year-old man.
He faces multiple charges including offers to supply and possession of the various drugs, and is due to appear in Queenstown District Court on Monday, 12 May.
The raid follows an investigation into the distribution of illicit drugs in the community.
Varying amounts of ketamine, cocaine, MDMA, LSD, cannabis, and psilocybin, were found during the search of the property, along with the cash and digital scales.
$45k in cash
Detective Sergeant Miriam Chittenden says Police are pleased with the result of the operation.
"We work hard to disrupt the supply of illicit drugs within our community as we see first-hand the serious impacts and harm from these illicit drugs every day," Chittenden says.
"However, we cannot do this alone, and we ask that anyone with information about the supply of illicit drugs contacts us through 105, either online or via phone."
Information can also be reported to your local Police station or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.
Anyone affected by drug addiction can seek help through Alcohol and Drug helpline on 0800 787 797, or free text 8681.
Magic mushrooms (psilocybin)
Cannabis
