Burglars Target Raided Cannabis Homes | Auckland News

After police raided 14 Vietnamese-run cannabis grow houses in Rotorua, uncovering millions in drugs, a bizarre twist unfolded: burglars—unconnected to the original crews—stole from the very homes they’d just raided, some even at night. Nine of the fourteen properties were hit, with items ranging from dryers and washing machines to outdoor furniture vanished. One homeowner lost nearly everything left behind. Five suspects were caught red-handed during one break-in, and charges are now being filed for burglary and receiving stolen property. Meanwhile, 14 people tied to the original operation have been charged, most deported, while authorities chase a key suspect believed to be the mastermind behind laundering cash through local businesses—all part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal grow operations powered by stolen electricity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7061638a650def5