Source: New Zealand Police
Attributable to Inspector Craig Scott:
Police delivered an early Easter surprise to a Christchurch gang member, who was arrested and charged in relation to drug supply last week.
At around 2:45pm on Thursday 2 April, the Te Wai Pounamu Gang Disruption Unit located a person of interest on Litchfield Street.
A subsequent search of his vehicle located around 500 grams of methamphetamine.
Following the discovery, a search was executed at his address, where another ten grams of methamphetamine were located, as well as six firearms, included a loaded pistol, and a large amount of cash.
The street value of the drugs located is estimated to be worth around $150,000.
The man, 58, has been remanded in custody and will reappear in the Christchurch District Court on 28 April, charged with supplying methamphetamine.
Further charges are being considered.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
