WELLINGTON, June 10 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Police have recovered a significant amount of drugs and cash and made multiple arrests following search warrants executed in South Island on Monday.
Otago Police in South Island seized over 200,000 New Zealand dollars worth of methamphetamine and more than 30,000 New Zealand dollars in cash along with other drugs in Queenstown.
As a result a 36-year-old man has been arrested and is facing charges of possession of methamphetamine for supply.
Police also executed two search warrants in Cromwell, which resulted in a 33-year-old man arrested and to face drug-related charges.
"Otago Lakes Central Police will continue to focus on the drug trade in the area, especially anyone dealing methamphetamine as it is well-known the damage it does to communities," Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis said.
Ammunition was located at another Cromwell address and enquiries are ongoing.
Member of public are encouraged to contact Police about drug related information.
