Police today conducted search warrants at eight properties in Christchurch, one in Invercargill and another in Manawatu as part of Operation Inca — an investigation into alleged race-fixing in the harness racing industry.
Police are currently speaking to a number of people.
“Today’s warrants were the result of a long-running investigation by the National Organised Crime Group into alleged corruption within the harness racing industry. Police take such allegations very seriously and are committed to working with the relevant bodies to ensure New Zealand sport is corruption-free,” National Manager Criminal Investigations Detective Superintendent Tim Anderson says.
“The investigation began with information supplied by the Racing Integrity Unit. Police have been working in partnership with the RIU and other relevant organisations throughout the investigation.”
Anyone with information that may be relevant to this investigation is urged to contact harness@police.govt.nz or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The investigation is ongoing and Police expect to provide further details in the coming days.
ENDS
Advisory to media: Detective Superintendent Tim Anderson will be available to speak to media at the Christchurch Central Police Station media room at 3pm.
Issued by Police Media Centre