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Trespass Call Leads to Major Drug Bust | Christchurch News
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- Sep 16, 2026
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Summary
A routine trespass call in Newtown spiraled into a major drug bust after cops overheard a suspect tell their partner to stash product before police arrived. Officers swiftly obtained a search warrant, uncovering a massive haul of ecstasy, meth, and cocaine — enough to indicate a full-scale drug operation. Two suspects, a 29-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, are now in custody facing drug supply charges and appear in court today. The case underscores how a simple tip can expose serious crime and reinforces police calls for public vigilance — report suspicious activity to 111, non-emergencies to 105, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/pair-not-ecstatic-about-arrests-newtown More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cd59fffa3b55adca Report issues to [email protected].