Operation Chartreuse prosecution results
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From: S.I
Dear Ministry of Justice,
In January 2023, Police commenced an investigation, Operation Chartreuse, focused on the actions of a syndicate involved in the importation of Class A and Class B controlled drugs and precursor substances, the supply of Class A and Class B drugs, and money laundering connected with these activities. Evidence was gathered through the interception of private communications, covert cameras and audio devices, surveillance and other means. The investigation identified a number of people involved in the syndicate who faced criminal charges and civil forfeiture orders under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009.
Please provide:
1. A breakdown of the number of offenders charged as part of this operation, the specific criminal charges faced and the resulting verdict of each charge.
2. Sentencing remarks documents for each offender on the criminal charges
3. Court order documents relating to the civil forfeiture orders under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 for each offender
I am a New Zealand citizen residing in Auckland my entire life so I am more than entitled to request this information.
Regards
S.I
From: OIA@justice.govt.nz
Ministry of Justice
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From: OIA@justice.govt.nz
Ministry of Justice
Tçnâ koe S.I,
Thank you for contacting the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry).
We acknowledge receipt of your request under the Official Information Act
1982 (the Act). Specifically, you requested:
1. A breakdown of the number of offenders charged as part of this
operation, the specific criminal charges faced and the resulting verdict
of each charge.
2. Sentencing remarks documents for each offender on the criminal charges
3. Court order documents relating to the civil forfeiture orders under the
Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 for each offender
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You can expect a response by 29/04/2026.
Ngâ mihi
Ministerial Services
Communications and Ministerial Services |Corporate Services
Ministry of Justice | Tâhû o te Ture
DX Box SX 10088 | Wellington
[1]www.justice.govt.nz
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From: OIA@justice.govt.nz
Ministry of Justice
Tēnā koe S.I
Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act request
of 27 March 2026.
Ngā mihi nui | Kind regards,
Ministerial Services
Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture
Level 4 Justice Centre | Aitken Street
DX Box SX 10088 | Wellington
[1]www.justice.govt.nz
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