Drugs and firearms were uncovered when police executed a search warrant in relation to illegal drugs at a rural address in the Te Poi area south of Matamata yesterday
Drugs and firearms were uncovered when police executed a search warrant in relation to illegal drugs at a rural address in the Te Poi area south of Matamata yesterday
16 February 2019
Waikato Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Ambler says large quantities of drugs including more than a kilo of dried cannabis plant material, methamphetamine and cannabis oil were found.
Police also located small quantities of LSD, ecstasy and assorted other class A controlled drugs and prescription medicines.
A significant amount of cash was seized along with an array of firearms and ammunition including a .22 rifle, two shotguns and various high powered hunting rifles and an M4 military style semi-automatic rifle.
A total of nine rifles was seized from the address.
Cannabis was also recovered growing at the address in various indoor concealed cabinets as well as outdoors.
Police are thanking the community for noticing suspicious activity
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on serious drug and firearm offences and is due to reappear in court on Monday.
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