Police say they’re nearing the ultimate levels of the prison investigation into the primary explosion at New Zealand’s Pike River Mine in November, 2010.
Detective Superintendent Darryl Sweeney says this nationally important and distinctive investigation is legally advanced and police have been working alongside the Crown Solicitor Wellington for over 18 months.
“We acknowledge this 12 months shall be 16 years for the reason that catastrophe.
“Earlier than any choices might be made, we shall be conducting an additional investigation section.
“To guard the integrity of the investigation, we is not going to be offering specifics.
“Nevertheless, I can say any additional replace is prone to be a number of months away.
“We respect questions over the time this investigation has taken, however police are dedicated to exploring all attainable traces of enquiry out of respect for the 29 miners and their households.”
