Police Uncover Dark Web Drug Syndicate in New Zealand

A police investigation, known as Operation Solana, has revealed a nationwide drug importation and distribution network operating through the dark web. The nine-month operation led to the execution of 16 warrants across Auckland and Hamilton, resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals and the seizure of approximately $500,000 in cash and significant quantities of drugs including methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, and ketamine.