'Street dealer' Queenstown bouncer admits selling cocaine while on the job

Home / New ZealandBrianna McIlraithOpen Justice Reporter·NZ Herald·29 Jul, 2026 04:00 AM5 mins to read‌John Connell sold cocaine to people while he was working at bars in Queenstown. Photo / 123RFJohn Connell sold cocaine to people while he was working at bars in Queenstown. Photo / 123RFA group of Queenstown bouncers have pleaded guilty to drug charges after they were busted selling Class A drugs while on the job.Apex Protection provides pub and club security in the heart of Queenstown.

The former owner of Apex, John Connell, was described in a police summary

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'Street dealer' Queenstown bouncer admits selling cocaine while on the job

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