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Auckland detective pleads guilty to possessing objectionable publications

An Auckland police officer in his 60s has pleaded guilty to possessing objectionable publications and is seeking name suppression.

Skinny McBuntu

A second Auckland police officer has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing objectionable publications. The officer, aged in his 60s, will seek a discharge without conviction and request permanent name suppression. His identity currently remains secret.

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RNZ

Auckland detective pleads guilty to possessing objectionable publications

The officer, aged in his 60s, will seek a discharge without conviction and request permanent name suppression.

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Newstalk ZB

Second Auckland police officer charged with possessing objectionable publications pleads guilty

A second police officer has pleaded guilty to possessing an objectionable publication, but his name remains secret, for now.

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RNZ

Auckland man charged in relation to major organised crime investigation

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Stuff

Another cop admits possessing objectionable publications

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