Coasties, the hunt for methamphetamine-laced lollies continues across Auckland. 

Operation Tirade, the police operation tackling this serious issue, has now retrieved more than 30 blocks of meth disguised as Rinda Pineapple lollies.

Authorities recovered an additional 13 of these dangerous items within the Auckland region. 

The operation has so far yielded 29 lollies, with six found in the Counties Manukau district and seven in Waitematā. 

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin from the Auckland City Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) acknowledged the community's significant response to the crisis.

“The investigation team appreciates the public’s efforts in reporting these lollies,” said Baldwin. 

“Our detectives have acted swiftly to secure and remove them from circulation.”

As of now, the meth lollies appear to be contained within Auckland, though the investigation is ongoing to determine if more are still unaccounted for. 

The police are also following up on reports of someone attempting to sell these lollies online. 

“Dealing a Class A drug is a serious offence,” Baldwin warned. 

“We urge anyone with these lollies to hand them in immediately.”

Authorities are also engaging with the Rinda company in Malaysia and collaborating with international partners to explore the origins of these dangerous lollies. 

For anyone who may have come into contact with these items, the police advise contacting 105 or 111 and seeking medical advice if feeling unwell.