Motorbike, power tools and over $9000 in cash have been seized in Christchurch.

Following lines of investigation into commercial burglaries, Canterbury Rural and Christchurch Tactical Crime Units joined forces on Friday last week, executing a search warrant.

Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, the Area Prevention Manager, Canterbury Rural, says that during the search warrant they were pleased to locate brand new power tools from the burglaries.

“We also found other items of interest including drug utensils, rifle ammunition, firearm parts and multiple new retail items.”

The house occupant also had unpaid fines despite having over $9,000 in cash lying around in the garage and a motorbike.

“Court bailiffs seized the motorbike to pay off the outstanding fines,” said Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker.

Enquiries are ongoing and further charges are being considered.

The Tactical Crime Unit is committed to disrupting large scale dishonesty offending and aims to hold everyone involved to account.

Police encourage any suspicious behaviour to be reported online at 105.police.govt.nz or by calling 105.

Information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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