the Rebels are trying to build international drug networks and they are modifying their operations.
“What you now see is trying to stay below the radar and create business networks so that they can make money,” Mr Kane says.
Among yesterday's arrests were two men who appeared in the Palmerston North District Court this afternoon.
“If they want to arrange importation they'll approach the Asian organised criminal network,” says Mr Kane.
A network he says will bring in the precursors to meth.
The 34 and 23-year-old men who appeared in Palmerston North District Court today face charges of conspiracy to supply methamphetamine. They were remanded in custody and will reappear, along with five others on the same charges, on Tuesday.