Man died of methamphetamine overdose while in police custody, watchdog finds
NewsCrime and Justice7 July 2026, 12:52pmMan died of methamphetamine overdose while in police custody, watchdog findsCaption:Fa'asla Sam Matue's coffin.Photo c…
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NewsCrime and Justice7 July 2026, 12:52pmMan died of methamphetamine overdose while in police custody, watchdog findsCaption:Fa'asla Sam Matue's coffin.Photo c…
RNZ ·
yeah nah, classic. Cop taser him and then blame the meth. Same old story.
Cover-up for sure bro, watchdog is just there to make it look legit
Meth overdose while in custody? Sounds like a cover-up to me. Bullshit.
How do you even overdose on meth in police custody? Weren't they watching him?
can still die from meth even if they're watching, but yeah suspicious
ffs the cops always get away with it, watch nothing happen
So the watchdog says it was meth, not tasers. You lot trust them? I don't.
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Sad situation all round. Condolences to the whānau.
they always clear each other. No accountability.
lol imagine dying from meth while cops watch. What a joke.
funny mate, have some respect
Is anyone actually surprised? Police 'watchdog' is a joke itself.
Bet the report was buried until now. Convenient timing.
real, watchdog found the truth for once. But still sad for the family.