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New Zealand Launches Chief Executive Board to Tackle Organised Crime and Trafficking
02 Sep 2026 | 6 days ago | 163 viewsThe New Zealand Government is establishing a multi-agency Chief Executive Board (CEB) on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) to enhance coordination and oversight in combating organised crime, with Minister Casey Costello designated as the lead. Alongside this, a standalone Trafficking in Persons Action Plan has been introduced to strengthen prevention, victim support, and enforcement against various forms of trafficking occurring within the country. These initiatives aim to protect vulnerable people, improve inter-agency collaboration, and make New Zealand a more difficult environment for organised crime and human trafficking networks.
Tags: Casey Costello Transnational Serious Organised Crime TSOC Methamphetamine Action Plan Chief Executive Board Trafficking in Persons New Zealand Ministerial Advisory Group Comptroller of Customs Commissioner of PoliceNew Zealand Unveils Stronger 5-Year Plan to Combat Organised Crime and Harm
19 Dec 2025 | 8 months ago | 1423 viewsAssociate Police Minister Casey Costello announced a new all-of-government strategy and action plan to combat Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) in New Zealand, aiming to make the country the hardest place for organised criminal groups to operate. The plan focuses on improving cross-agency coordination, information sharing, addressing methamphetamine harm, and strengthening community resilience through initiatives like ROCC. This five-year strategy responds to increasing organised crime threats, including drug trade and money laundering, and is informed by expert advice to enhance governance, accountability, and resource use across government agencies.
Tags: Casey Costello New Zealand TSOC Organised Crime Methamphetamine Ministerial Advisory Group Resilience to Organised Crime Transnational Crime Money Laundering Pacific Neighbours