Northland police will be getting eight full time equivalent staff as part of a $3m project to reduce demand for methamphetamine in the region.
Prime Minister John Key announced this week $15m seized under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act will be invested in anti-drug initiatives, with $3m - the largest portion of funding - going towards a police and Ministry of Health initiative to reduce methamphetamine demand in Northland.
Northland District Commander, Superintendent Russell Le Prou, said part of the $3m will go towards an additional team of eight full time equivalent staff in the region.
"Methamphetamine is a significant driver of crime in Northland, and this funding will enable us to make a difference to the problem."
Mr Le Prou said the make up of those positions and the details of their duties will be worked through over the coming weeks.