Turangi Police have located six snowboards, which were stolen at Turoa and
Whakapapa ski fields in July 2021.

Staff executed search warrants across four Turangi properties, between 4 and
14 September, and recovered the snowboards, which were stolen over three days
in July.

In addition to the snowboards, three firearms were also located and seized as
well as several hundred cannabis plants.

Follow up enquiries have identified five people involved in the snowboard
thefts.

The offenders will be trespassed from both Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields for
two years, and will likely face charges relating to theft, firearms and
drugs.

“The ski industry is a significant part of our local economy,” says
Sergeant Lane Demchy.

“When offending occurs on our mountain we will make every effort to hold
people accountable."

“In this case it’s great to be able to recover some of the stolen
property and return it to the rightful owners.”

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