Weapons, meth and utensils found following Otago search warrant

Otago police made regarding discoveries after finishing up a pre-planned search warrant at a north Otago residence final week.

The warrant was carried out at a property on Tees St in Oamaru, the place two individuals had been arrested on firearms and drug prices.

A 25-year-old man on the residence was charged with illegal possession of a firearm.

In the meantime, a girl aged 26 was arrested for possessing methamphetamine and utensils.

The person appeared in Timaru District Court docket on Saturday following his arrest the day prior, he’s set to reappear in Oamaru District Court docket subsequent Wednesday.

The girl is because of seem in Oamaru District Court docket this coming Wednesday.

Performing Detective Sergeant Tony Woodbridge mentioned police had been grateful to the Oamaru neighborhood for his or her help.

The warrant concerned the Dunedin Armed Offender Squad, Police negotiators, and canine items – Woodbridge mentioned native police are dedicated to conserving their neighborhood secure by disrupting and stopping crime.

“Anybody who has considerations about organised crime, legal exercise, or the unlawful possession of firearms of their neighborhood, is urged to contact police,” he mentioned.