
Ben Sandford
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Ben Sandford, aged 39 and from Scotland, was arrested and charged in connection with a significant drug bust involving €31 million worth of cocaine in West Cork, Ireland.
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Councillor Ben Sandford hoped for seasonal context to be applied to further data-gathering.
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial as stallholders report drop in salesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-12-04
Ben Sandford entered a signed guilty plea to five charges related to the drug seizure.
Four arrested in €31 million west Cork drug bust sign guilty pleas – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-12-04
Ben Sandford, a former winter Olympian, is third in the voting for Rotorua’s general ward.
Local elections 2025: Tania Tapsell re-elected as Rotorua mayorThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-10-11
Ben Sandford wanted Rotorua Māori to have a 'direct voice' in making democracy more inclusive.
Local elections 2025: Where Rotorua candidates stand on Māori wardsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-09-07
Two-time winter Olympian aims to revitalise Rotorua’s CBD and boost the night-time economy.
Local elections 2025: Who’s running for Rotorua Lakes Council and how to voteThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-08-04
Ben Sandford was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine for sale or supply.
Gardaí working with UK National Crime Agency as part of investigation into €31 million West Cork drugs haul – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-07-09











































