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Police seized drugs and cash during raids in Queenstown on Wednesday morning.
Queenstown police have seized more than 2,400 MDMA pills with a street value of about $ 125,000, LSD pills, cannabis, and more than $ 5,000 in cash.
Agents searched several properties Wednesday morning, resulting in the arrest of at least six people in connection with supplying class A, B and C drugs.
Sergeant Major Paula Enoka said the operation was aimed at the continued supply of MDMA in the Queenstown area.
“High levels of MDMA have been detected in Queenstown’s water supply and local bar owners have noted the effect that drug use was having on their establishments and were concerned for the safety of their customers,” he said.
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“We are aware that we are entering the summer season and there will be others who think that they can carry out these illegal activities here, but they must be aware that they will be targeted by the police.”
About 30 policemen participated in the operation.
Those arrested were:
- A 24-year-old woman faces two counts of supplying class B drugs, in addition to supplying cannabis and possessing cannabis for supplying.
- A 26-year-old man charged with supplying class A cocaine, supplying class B MDMA, and possession of cannabis for supplying.
- A 25-year-old woman accused of supplying class A cocaine.
- A 28-year-old man accused of supplying class A cocaine.
- A 21-year-old man charged with supplying class B MDMA.
- A 32-year-old man charged with supplying class A cocaine and offering to supply class A drugs.
Anyone with information that can help prevent crime and reduce the harm caused by illicit drugs should call the police on 105 or can provide information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Anyone affected by drug addiction can seek help by calling the Alcohol and Drug Helpline at 0800 787 797, or using the toll-free number 8681.
