It's being alleged drug smugglers accused of bringing millions of dollars' of cocaine to New Zealand from Colombia ... have direct links to the feared Medellin cartel
It's being alleged drug smugglers accused of bringing millions of dollars' of cocaine to New Zealand from Colombia ... have direct links to the feared Medellin cartel
11 November 2021
Eight people have been arrested as part of a joint National Organised Crime Group and Customs sting.
Officers carried out a series of raids across Canterbury yesterday.
The Herald understands police are claiming there are links to the Medellin cartel, led by Pablo Escobar.
Police are holding a press conference in Christchurch today.
Two Canterbury dairy workers appeared in the Christchurch District Court facing charges of importing cocaine yesterday.
Six others also charged are at court today.
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