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Police arrest Taranaki man on meth charges

17:32 pm on 20 January 2022

Police have arrested a 60-year-old man on methamphetamine charges following a search warrant in South Taranaki today.

Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

In a statement, police said they attended an address in Opunake this morning, where they located a substantial amount of methamphetamine, cash and illegally-held firearms.

Police arrested a 60-year-old man who appeared in Hawera District Court today on a raft of charges including possession of methamphetamine for supply, possession of cannabis for supply, possession of drug utensils, and unlawful possession of firearms.

The man was remanded in custody to reappear on 24 January.