Northland District Headquarters
Walton Plaza, Whangärei
Tuesday November 27, 2012

Northland Police located a clan lab following a number of search warrants on properties in the Kaitaia area today.

Police searched four addresses and, as a result, arrested three Kaitaia men.
The men, aged 19, 26 and 31 years, will appear in the Kaitaia District Court today facing a total of 67 charges.

The charges include supplying methamphetamine and LSD and selling cannabis.

The Auckland Clan Lab Team is currently processing the clan lab that was located on one of the properties.

Relieving Northland District Manager Criminal Investigations Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Burke says the cannabis growing season is now in full swing and Police would like to hear from anyone who has seen suspicious activity that may be linked to the growing, manufacture or dealing of illicit drugs.

Anyone with information can contact their local police or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

ENDS

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