West Coast Police have executed 10 search warrants across the Westport and Greymouth area this week, in relation to organised crime in the wider region. West Coast staff worked alongside colleagues from the Te Waipounamu Gang Distribution Unit (GDU) and the Tasman District Organised Crime Unit (TDOCU).

While undertaking the warrants Police located : - More than a kilo of cannabis - A vehicle sought in relation to a hit and run crash - A pistol - An illegal bar operating.

Two men appeared at Greymouth District Court on Wednesday the 28th May charged with Assaults police and Possession of cannabis for supply, to further appear on the 18th June.

Two more men will appear at Greymouth District Court on Wednesday the 4th June, facing charges of Unlawful possession of a firearm and Operating a bar without a licence.

Police have gained further information from the execution of these warrants and further arrests have not been ruled out. West Coast Area Commander, Inspector Hamish Chapman says, “The activities this week demonstrate the commitment Police has to drive down and disrupt organised and gang related crime and the harm it has on our communities.”

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