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* Police seized firearms, drugs, and ammunition in raids across Otago Lakes Central. * Operation Speargrass targeted drug suppliers and found improperly stored firearms. * Four individuals face penalties, including arrests and suspended firearms licences. Police conducted a series of targeted raids across Cromwell, Alexandra, Clyde, Hawea, Wānaka, and Queenstown this week as

Police in Invercargill have located a body believed to be that of Stanley, an 81-year-old man reported missing on Monday. The discovery was made in the Oreti River following a search operation. Stanley was last seen at his home around 1.15 pm on Monday. At the time, he was

* Police issued 38 infringement notices during a Southland operation against antisocial drivers. * Eleven vehicles were taken off the roads due to serious safety issues. * Authorities urge public reporting to help combat illegal street racing and unsafe driving. Southland Police ramped up their efforts to tackle illegal street racing and antisocial

* Police are investigating a serious two-vehicle crash in Invercargill last month. * One person remains hospitalised, with three others discharged after the incident. * Police ask witnesses or anyone with footage to contact them immediately. Police are appealing for public assistance following a serious car crash in Invercargill last month. The incident,

Three people were seriously injured following a crash in Invercargill after a driver fled from Police in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred around 1:40am when Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Venus Street, Georgetown. However, the driver refused to stop and sped off. Related:

* Police removed 36 vehicles in Invercargill during a weekend operation targeting antisocial drivers. * Illegal vehicle modifications and dangerous driving behaviour were the focus of Operation Hoon. * Police partnered with VTNZ to inspect vehicles, removing many unsafe cars from the road. Invercargill Police removed 36 vehicles from the road after conducting

* New legislation gives police and courts stronger powers to tackle gang-related activities. * Courts can issue non-consorting orders, and police can stop gang members from associating. * Repeat offenders face new restrictions on displaying gang insignia in both public and private. Legislation passed through Parliament today will provide police and the courts

Queenstown Lakes Police have executed multiple search warrants targeting alleged drug suppliers this week. Conducted over Monday and Tuesday, the searches led to the discovery of cash, brown crystal substances, cannabis, and capsules. Additionally, a firearms licence holder had their licence suspend