Further synthetics arrest in Porirua
"Further synthetics arrest in Porirua "
Police have
today been undertaking further enforcement activity in
Porirua relating to the sale and supply of synthetic drugs.
Following the execution of a search warrant at a Porirua address today, a 34-year-old man will appear in Porirua District Court tomorrow, charged with possession of psychoactive substance for sale and selling psychoactive substances.
A second man at the address has been charged with possession of cannabis.
Police
recovered around 60 bags of synthetic drugs from the
address.
The bags were gram-size and had been prepared
for sale.
Detective Senior Sergeant Ian Martin, Area
Manager Investigations, says today’s arrest is part of a
wider operation targeting the sale and supply of synthetic
drugs in the Porirua community.
“These drugs are
causing a huge amount of harm in our community.
Just this
afternoon, Police and Ambulance were called to a Cannons
Creek address, where a man had collapsed unconscious on the
street after using synthetic drugs.”
“Police are
absolutely committed to eradicating these drugs from our
community and we will continue taking a hard line in terms
of enforcement.”
“However we also recognise that education is important and we are working closely with other agencies to ensure that all members of the community are well informed about the dangers of taking synthetics.”
Police would like to hear from anyone who has
information which could help our ongoing investigations into
the sale and supply of synthetic drugs in the Porirua
community.
You can do this by contacting Porirua
Central police station directly on 04 238
1400.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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