Cocaine bust: Christchurch sex shop figure charged, in custody after police raid
12 Apr, 2021 09:08 PM
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Customs discovered the liquid drug in late March after intercepting the package when it arrived at the Auckland International Mail Centre.
Customs discovered the liquid drug in late March after intercepting the package when it arrived at the Auckland International Mail Centre.
NZ Herald
A 76-year-old Christchurch man arrested for allegedly importing liquid cocaine into New Zealand is a well-known figure in the adult entertainment industry.
Fritz Petersen appeared in the Christchurch District Court last week charged with importing cocaine and possession of the drug for supply.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
A joint Police and Customs operation has led to the arrest of two people for importing cocaine.
In late March, Customs intercepted a package at the International Mail Centre in Auckland that was found to contain up to 1.5kg of liquid cocaine.
Police on Wednesday executed a search warrant at a Christchurch address where cocaine and a significant amount of cash was located.
A 76-year-old man was arrested and charged with importing a Class A controlled drug and possession of cocaine for supply.
He was remanded in custody to reappear in Christchurch District Court on Thursday 15 April.
Christchurch police have arrested two people accused of importing cocaine 9 April 2021
Late last month, Customs intercepted a package at the International Mail Centre in Auckland with 1.5-kilograms of liquid cocaine inside.
Police raided a Christchurch house on Wednesday and found cocaine and a significant amount of cash.
A 76-year-old man was arrested and charged with importing a Class A controlled drug and possession of cocaine for supply.
A 25-year-old woman was then arrested yesterday and also charged with importing cocaine.
Both will appear in court later this month.
Press Release – New Zealand Police
A joint Police and Customs operation has led to the arrest of two people for importing cocaine.
In late March, Customs intercepted a package at the International Mail Centre in Auckland that was found to contain up to 1.5kg of liquid cocaine.
Police on Wednesday executed a search warrant at a Christchurch address where cocaine and a significant amount of cash was located.
A 76-year-old man was arrested and charged with importing a Class A controlled drug and possession of cocaine for supply.
He was remanded in custody to reappear in Christchurch District Court on Thursday 15 April.