Police who appealed for sightings of a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon in connection with Operation Weirton – the largest ever seizure of methamphetamine at the border - have now eliminated the vehicle from their investigation.
The appeal came a day after a Mongrel Mob member had $7 million-worth of assets seized in relation to the Operation.
On Monday, Detective inspector Lloyd Schmid said police took control of four properties and five vehicles, including a Lamborghini and a Ferrari. They also seized a bank account with about $1 million in it.
The properties were in Auckland's Karaka, Papakura, Henderson suburbs, while the fourth is in Pukehina in the Bay of Plenty.
A sixth vehicle, which was the subject of a restraining order, was still being sought and was believed to be in Auckland.
On Thursday, police said: "This vehicle has been eliminated from our inquiries and is no longer being sought by police."
The vehicle is a 1999 Mercedes Benz G500 LWD Station Wagon with a distinctive matte black finish.
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