Police have seized nearly 400 kilograms of cannabis and 40-grams of cocaine over the past week. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Police have arrested three-people and seized nearly 400 kilograms of cannabis and 40-grams of cocaine over the past week in Kumeū, Auckland.
Officers found 931 cannabis plants when they searched a property on Station Road, Kumeū, on Wednesday.
Police also located a vast amount of equipment used to manufacture.
It followed 130 plants found last Friday, which resulted in police arresting two Vietnamese Nationals, a 27-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man.
They have been remanded in custody on drug charges.
Cocaine was also located at the property.
Police also arrested a 36-year-old Head Hunters gang associate after he tried disposing of drugs when police searched his property.
Police located 30 grams of cocaine as well as cannabis at the property.
The gang associate has been charged with possession for supply of cocaine and cannabis.
Inspector Mike Rickards said the arrests will have an impact on drug distribution across the Rodney area.
"Our team's operations over the past week have in no doubt disrupted the illegal operation and prevented harm in our community," Rickards said.
"We're really clear that we won't tolerate this in our community, and we'll continue to target these groups who are cashing in on their offending."
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