Police have made three arrests, seized methamphetamine,
cash and a luxury vehicle following an operation targeting
organised crime in Taranaki.
Two vehicles were stopped and
searched in New Plymouth yesterday.
A 42-year-old local
man was arrested and charged with possession of
methamphetamine for supply.
He is due to appear in the New
Plymouth District Court this afternoon.
A 45-year-old
Waitara man and 32-year-old Opunake woman have been charged
with possession of methamphetamine.
In one of the vehicles
11 grams of methamphetamine was found as well as an envelope
containing a large quantity of cash.
A commercial premises
on State Highway 3 has also been cordoned off and searched
as part of ongoing enquiries.
Detective Senior Sergeant
Brent Matuku says the arrests follow an investigation into
the sale and supply of methamphetamine in the Taranaki
area.
“We want to reassure the community we followed up
their concerns and will work tirelessly to hold those
responsible for drug offending to account.
“Taranaki
Police are committed to protecting our community from the
serious harm caused by organised crime and
methamphetamine,” he says.
Anyone affected by
methamphetamine addiction is urged to seek help through the
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 0800 787797 or free text 1737 to
speak with a trained counsellor.
Anyone with information
about the sale and supply of illegal substances in the
community is urged to contact their local Police station, or
Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555
111.
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