Two arrested after drug busts in Queenstown and Canterbury

July 29, 2024

Two men were arrested after police found cocaine, ketamine, LSD, and cannabis during simultaneous searches in Queenstown and Canterbury.

Police and a drug dog team carried out one series of search warrants in Queenstown last week.

As a result, a 37-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges, including possession of cocaine, ketamine, and LSD for supply.

After his arrest, the man appeared in the Queenstown District Court and remanded in custody to reappear today.

In Canterbury, police simultaneously carried out a series of searches, finding cash and more than 100grams of cocaine.

A 61-year-old man was arrested and faced several charges, including possession of cocaine, ketamine, LSD, and cannabis for supply.

He was remanded in custody and was due to appear in court at a later date.

“Police continue to target those who supply these drugs, which have the potential to cause extreme harm and damage in our communities, and we ask members of the public who know those supplying these drugs to contact us on 105,” Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy said.

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