Police executed a search warrant at a Kawerau address today in a continuing 
effort to disrupt drug offending in the area.

A 44-year-old man was arrested at the scene and faces charges of cultivation 
of cannabis, possession of cannabis, possession of offensive weapons, 
possession of utensils and unlawful possession of ammunition.

He is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court tomorrow.

Police are committed to disrupting and dismantling drug networks and will 
continue to put pressure on those who ply this trade, often to our most 
vulnerable communities.

We want to help build resilient communities that thrive in the absence of 
illicit drugs and drug-related offending.

Anyone who has concerns about criminal activity in their community can 
contact Police by calling 111 if it is happening now, or 105 if it has 
already happened.

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 
0800 555 111.

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