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Police seize guns, drugs and $30,000 in Rotorua, two men arrested

11:17 am on 21 December 2023

Police in Rotorua seized two firearms, MDMA, and $30,000 cash after carrying out several searches as part of Operation Denim on 11 December, 2023. Photo: Supplied / Police

Police in Rotorua have arrested two men and seized guns, drugs, and $30,000 in the process.

Ealier this month, search warrants were issued at addresses in Rotorua as part of Operation Denim.

The investigation has been carried out by Rotorua and Bay of Plenty Organised Crime Squads over several months.

Officers found two firearms, MDMA, and $30,000 cash.

The two men are expected to appear in Rotorua District Court later this week.

Police in Rotorua seized two firearms, MDMA, and $30,000 cash after carrying out several searches as part of Operation Denim on 11 December, 2023. Photo: Supplied / Police