Timaru Police have arrested nine people and seized drugs and firearms 
following an operation over the last three days which saw staff execute 10 
search warrants across the town.

Aoraki Area Commander Inspector David Gaskin says Police will continue to 
target people who supply drugs and cause harm in the Timaru community.

“These people are causing significant harm in our communities and it 
won’t be tolerated. We’ll continue to carry out operations that disrupt 
the sale and supply of illegal drugs in our community and we will hold those 
responsible to account.”

Along with the arrests four firearms were also seized and a quantity of 
methamphetamine and cannabis recovered.

One of those arrested has been charged in relation to an aggravated robbery 
last month.

The 24-year-old man has been charged with aggravated robbery, demanding to 
steal, conspire to deal methamphetamine, two counts of sale and supply of 
methamphetamine, three counts of unlawfully carrying a firearm. He appeared 
in the Timaru District Court yesterday and has been remanded in custody until 
November 23.

Additionally, to this nine people face 51 charges on drug and firearm 
offences and have all appeared before the Timaru District Court over the past 
two days. Seven of these people, two women and five men, have been remanded 
in custody following their court appearances. Two people who were arrested 
today are still to appear in court.

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