December's edition focuses on illicit drugs and the steps taken by police to deal with those responsible for causing many hundreds of millions of dollars worth of socioeconomic harm to our country.

Police have made some real inroads - locating and destroying 25 percent more cannabis this year, a five-year record. A congress held in Wellington at the end of last month bought together delegates from around the world to discuss and develop good practice around the issue of methamphetamine manufacture and distribution.

There is an important message about a new frequency for distress beacons, old emergency beacons may be now be redundant and should be replaced with new beacons before the beginning of February.

This Community Edition also acknowledges the contribution of volunteers who selflessly give their time and energy to help those in need - including the police.

Anna Woolnough
Editor Ten-One

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 Successful national cannabis operation nets record plants

Good flying weather and targeted flying using intelligence gathered throughout the year netted excellent results for Operation Julia, the 2007/2008 National Cannabis Crime Operation (NCCO).

Congress targets chemical diversion

NZ Police hosted the Chemical Diversion Congress at the end of November; Detective Inspector Stuart Mills, who played a key role in organising the conference says, "this sends a clear domestic and international signal that we are committed to preventing illicit drug related crime and reducing the harm caused by illicit drugs.”

Op Saxton unites community

Community spirit coupled with Kiwi ingenuity were the key contributors to the successful recovery of helicopter pilot Morgan Saxton’s body from Lake Wanaka after he went missing on a routine flight between Haast and Wanaka in early November.

Central District on a roll

Sterling efforts by staff in Central District saw nine people arrested and charged for three separate murder inquiries over a five day period.

New distress beacons will save lives

Boaties, aviators and trampers will all be affected by a change to a global satellite system and are being urged to upgrade their emergency distress beacons.