Post mortem examinations of the two friends found dead in a Glen Innes garage yesterday afternoon have been completed and it appears that their deaths were drug-related.
Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Lovelock says the investigation into their deaths is continuing.
"We’re making good progress and, although we’re not looking for anyone else in connection with this double tragedy, we would like to speak to anyone who spent time with the pair on Saturday, November 29.
"Results from further forensic tests should confirm our preliminary findings, that drugs were a factor in the deaths of 23 year-old Charlie Laupua and 15 year-old Brian Rangi."
The bodies of both deceased have been released to their respective families.
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Issued by Noreen Hegarty
Auckland City Police Communications Manager
Ph 09 302 6947 or 0274-951-589
Website: www.police.govt.nz