Police have this morning arrested an 18-year-old Hokitika man in relation to the sale and supply of MDMA.
The arrest follows the execution of search warrants in Hokitika this morning.
¡°Police are aware there has been a lot of recent concern locally about the possible presence of MDMA or other illicit drugs in Hokitika and other parts of the West Coast,¡± says Detective Senior Sergeant Kirsten Norton.
¡°We take these concerns seriously and I hope this arrest provides some reassurance to our community.¡±
The man is due to appear in Greymouth District Court next week.?
¡°As we head into the summer months, we know that many members of our community will be heading out to events and festivals, where there may be illicit drugs present.¡±
The best thing people can do to prevent any risk is not to take illicit drugs.
¡°Police strongly recommend people take extreme care - as what they think they may be taking may in fact be a completely different drug or substance,¡± says Detective Senior Sergeant Norton.?
If you or someone you know experience concerning or unexpected effects after taking something, please report it to High Alert, New Zealand¡¯s drug early warning system, at . This is an anonymous function and helps keep others safe.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?