Wairoa Couple Loses $800K in Asset Forfeiture | Christchurch News

A Wairoa couple lost over $800,000 in assets—including homes, cars, a jet ski, and cash—in a landmark asset forfeiture tied to a major meth operation. Arrested in 2021 and convicted on multiple charges, they’d funneled hundreds of thousands in cash through relatives and associates to hide the trail. Operation Horizon, launched in April 2021, exposed their lavish spending spree. Police say this civil and criminal crackdown sends a clear message: organized crime won’t escape justice, and the seized funds will be reinvested in community safety. Businesses are also warned: accepting large cash payments from suspicious sources could be aiding crime. 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/fa204d80b2856233