Gang member arrested and charged for drug supply, Christchurch

As put by Inspector Craig Scott:

Police delivered an early Easter surprise to a Christchurch gang member, who was arrested and charged in relation to drug supply last week.

At around 2:45pm on Thursday 2 April, the Te Wai Pounamu Gang Disruption Unit located a person of interest on Litchfield Street.

A subsequent search of his vehicle located around 500 grams of methamphetamine.

Following the discovery, a search was executed at his address, where another ten grams of methamphetamine were located, as well as six firearms, included a loaded pistol, and a large amount of cash.

The street value of the drugs located is estimated to be worth around $150,000.

The man, 58, has been remanded in custody and will reappear in the Christchurch District Court on 28 April, charged with supplying methamphetamine.

Further charges are being considered.

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