Historical Events tagged with "police raids"

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Politics & Government

New Zealand's First Post-9/11 Anti-Terrorism Raids

October 15th, 2007 17 years ago

Seventeen activists in New Zealand were arrested during coordinated anti-terrorism raids, marking a significant moment in the country's law enforcement history. The raids were executed by police in various locations across New Zealand, targeting individuals suspected of being involved in militant training and planning violent acts. These arrests were part of a broader investigation into a group suspected of organizing around issues such as Maori sovereignty and anti-globalization. The event raised questions about civil liberties and the reach of anti-terrorism laws.

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