Cocaine, MDMA, ketamine and LSD seized in Queenstown party drug bust

Police in Queenstown have seized party drugs and cash after a series of raids targeting dealers ahead of a number of large events in the district.

However, no charges have yet been laid as enquiries continue.

Warrants executed on Monday and Tuesday led to the seizure of "cash, brown crystal substances, cannabis and capsules", Detective Nicola Clark says.

It follows operations in previous weeks where cash, cocaine, MDMA, ketamine and LSD were also recovered in police operations.

"There are a number of large events coming up in the district, and we hope these seizures help keep our community and visitors safe," Detective Nicola Clark says in a statement issued this morning.

"We know the risk posed by taking drugs and, more often than not, people don't understand what they're ingesting.

"There are many examples of people needing medical treatment after consuming a substance that wasn't what they expected; we want our partygoers to enjoy themselves and get home safely."

Eleven firearms were also taken into police possession during the raids, and a firearms licence holder had their licence suspended.

Detective Clark says the community plays a big part in helping police target dealers.

"We ask members of the public who know those supplying these drugs to contact us on 105. Information can also be reported to your local police station or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111."

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