Seizure of methamphetamine, cannabis, cash and weapons in a police raid in South Auckland



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Methamphetamine, cannabis, cash and firearms were seized after several Manurewa properties were searched.

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Methamphetamine, cannabis, cash and firearms were seized after several Manurewa properties were searched.

Drugs, cash and weapons were seized after a police raid in Manurewa, south of Auckland.

Two men have been arrested, Detective Sgt. Kepal Richards said.

Methamphetamine and cannabis were seized, along with four firearms and ammunition.

Richards said a 32-year-old man had been charged in connection with supplying methamphetamine.

A 26-year-old man also faced firearms-related charges, along with battery and intentional injury charges following an investigation into a firearms incident on Christmas Rd, Manurewa, in December 2020.

Methamphetamine seized during Wednesday's Manurewa police raid.

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Methamphetamine seized during Wednesday’s police raid in Manurewa.

Both men were due to appear in Manukau District Court on Wednesday.

Richards said an investigation was underway and more charges are likely to be filed.

Anyone with information related to drug trafficking activity or illegal possession of firearms can contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.

Firearms and ammunition were also seized, Detective Sgt. Kepal Richards said.

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Firearms and ammunition were also seized, Detective Sgt. Kepal Richards said.

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