Two people have been arrested after eight firearms, ammunition, drugs, and items consistent with drug supply were seized in multiple locations around Otago.
Otago Lakes Central Area Commander Inspector Paula Enoka said detectives carried out nine search warrants in Cromwell, Alexandra, Clyde, Hawea, Wānaka and Queenstown over December 17-19 as part of Operation Speargrass.
“Quantities of the Class A, B, and C controlled drugs methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine, magic mushrooms, and cannabis were seized during the operation,” she said.
“Eight firearms were seized along with thousands of rounds of ammunition.”
Two men, aged 34 and 35, have been arrested and remanded in custody on various drug supply, drug possession, and unlawful firearm possession charges.
Two other men, as well as two women, have had their firearms licences suspended as a result of insecure firearm storage and drug possession.