New Zealand drug raids net 56 arrests

New Zealand Police have seized cannabis plants and methamphetamine in two major drug operations today. The raids were the result of several months of undercover work in Northland and the Hawkes Bay areas. Most of the cannabis was being grown indoors and was the supply source for a number of residential selling houses or “tinnie” houses. Police say they have made a substantial dent in the cannabis supply to the areas. They expect to make more arrests related to the raids in the next few days.