New Zealand

Couple accused of stealing $9000 of supermarket meat

Police allege a couple stole meat from Auckland supermarkets to trade for methamphetamine and cash.

Skinny McBuntu

Police have accused a couple of stealing $9000 worth of meat from Farro supermarkets in central Auckland. The stolen meat was allegedly exchanged for methamphetamine and cash. During a search warrant execution related to the theft, officers found one of the accused hiding under a pile of clothes.

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Couple accused of stealing $9000 of supermarket meat for meth and cash

Police allege the stolen meat was sold in exchange for methamphetamine and cash.

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Black Power member accused of burglary found hiding under pile of clothes

Police discovered the man while executing a search warrant over the theft of $9000 worth of meat.

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