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Queenstown bouncers guilty of selling cocaine and ketamine to punters
NZ🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

Queenstown bouncers guilty of selling cocaine and ketamine to punters

Three bouncers in Queenstown, New Zealand, have pleaded guilty to drug-related offenses after being caught selling cocaine and ketamine while on duty. John Connell, a former owner of security firm Apex Protection, was identified as a 'street dealer' through police investigations that included analyzing his telecommunications data and bank statements. Connell admitted to selling 30g of cocaine over two days, which could have generated up to $12,000, and was also involved in ketamine sales. Two other bouncers from a different security company pleaded guilty to possession for supply of cocaine. The case highlights ongoing issues with illicit drug activity in the tourist town, with police seizing over 60g of cocaine and $120,000 in cash during raids. All three defendants will face sentencing in December.

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Queenstown bouncers guilty of selling cocaine and ketamine to punters

Three bouncers in Queenstown, New Zealand, have pleaded guilty to drug-related offenses after being caught selling cocaine and ketamine while on duty. John Connell, a former owner of security firm Apex Protection, was identified as a 'street dealer' through police investigations that included analyzing his telecommunications data and bank statements. Connell admitted to selling 30g of cocaine over two days, which could have generated up to $12,000, and was also involved in ketamine sales. Two other bouncers from a different security company pleaded guilty to possession for supply of cocaine. The case highlights ongoing issues with illicit drug activity in the tourist town, with police seizing over 60g of cocaine and $120,000 in cash during raids. All three defendants will face sentencing in December.

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