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Casey Costello: Associate Police Minister on the report into organised crime in New Zealand
New Zealand faces significant obstacles to take down organised crime groups.
A ministerial advisory group's first report reveals a sobering reality the country is losing the fight, and claims bold changes are needed.
It says a significant spike in methamphetamine use last year was dire.
Associate Police Minister Casey Costello told Andrew Dickens a series of reports will provide practical advice over the next six months.
She says there will be specific actions released each month - including how agencies could work more closely together and breaking down barriers about information sharing…
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