{"id":312450,"date":"2026-03-04T11:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/312450\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:08:11","slug":"rotorua-retailer-charged-for-selling-nangs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/312450\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotorua retailer charged for selling nangs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Canisters<\/p>\n

\nSelling or supplying a non-approved psychoactive product such as nitrous oxide carries a fine of up to $500,000.
\nPhoto: RNZ \/ Rose Garratt\n<\/p>\n

A retailer in Rotorua faces a fine of up to $500,000 or a maximum term of two year’s in jail for selling nitrous oxide, also known as nangs, for recreational use.<\/p>\n

“Our beat team had engaged with the retailer several times, yet he refused to heed our warnings,” District Commander Superintendent Will Loughrin said.<\/p>\n

“So now he will face the consequences, which is a criminal charge of selling or supplying a non-approved psychoactive product which carries a fine of up to $500,000 or a maximum term of two year’s imprisonment.”<\/p>\n

More than 300 canisters have been taken out of circulation, he said.<\/p>\n

Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny said the man showed “complete disregard for the law and has persisted in selling this substance for recreational use”.<\/p>\n

He was charged under the Psychoactive Substances Act and is the first prosecution of a retailer in the district.<\/p>\n

The man will appear in the Rotorua District Court on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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