Last updated15:54, July 20 2017

NZ Police

Senior Constable Brent Mitchell with seizures made in Otago.

A six-week drug bust has seen over $100,000 worth of methamphetamine taken out of circulation.

A covert police operation which involved Waikato to Southern police districts seized about 130gramsof meth worth $130,000 and an estimated $80,000 in cash.

The investigation targeted an alleged drug distribution network that supplied methamphetamine from Waikato to the lower South Island.

NZ Police

Cash seized in Waikato search warrants

The Waikato Organised crime team also executed a search warrant on Wednesdayafternoon and subsequently arrested a 28-year-old female in Hamilton.

She has been charged with supplying methamphetamine and will appear in the Hamilton District Court on Thursday.

This offence carries a maximum penalty of life, under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

A 48-year-old man was arrested and charged with conspiracy to supply methamphetamine in Dunedin.

He will appear in court on Thursday.

Police also seizedcannabis plants, dried cannabis head, and other items indicative of drug dealing and aTasergun.

If you have concerns about any person who is using or abusing drugs, please contact the Drug Alcohol Helpline on 0800 787 797 or visitalcoholdrughelp.org.nz

Anyone with any information on the manufacture and supply of illicit drugs is asked to please speak to Police, in confidence.

Information may also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.

-Stuff

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