Police bust 14 cannabis grow houses in Rotorua, arrest 16 people
Police shut down 14 cannabis grow houses in Rotorua and arrested 16 people in a major operation against black market drug production.
Police have dismantled 14 cannabis grow houses in Rotorua as part of a significant enforcement operation. The operation resulted in the seizure of up to $6.5 million worth of cannabis from the black market. Sixteen people were arrested in connection with the operation.
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Sixteen arrests after 14 cannabis grow houses busted: 'Packed to the brim'
Police shut down 14 grow houses in Rotorua, removing up to $6.5 million worth of cannabis from the black market, and resulting in the arrest of 16 people.