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Full video: Police speak about meth busts in Auckland, Northland

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Police carried out raids as part of Operation Phoenix. Source: 1News (Source: Other)

Police are holding a news conference in the wake of raids linked to a methamphetamine manufacture and supply investigation in Auckland and Northland.

The action, dubbed Operation Phoenix, was led by the National Organised Crime Group with assistance from Northland Police.

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