Three people have been arrested as part of an operation targeting the manufacture and supply of methamphetamine in the Waikato area.
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Police today executed warrants at homes in Hamilton and Ngāruawāhia as part of the operation.
Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley said police located and seized methamphetamine clan lab material and equipment, methamphetamine, and cash.
A 50-year-old Hamilton man, a 48-year-old Ngāruawāhia man, and a 48-year-old Hamilton woman face charges relating to the manufacture for the sale and supply of methamphetamine and allowing premises.
They are due to appear in the Hamilton Disrict Court on Friday.
"We encourage anyone with concerns or information about suspected drug dealing in their community to contact 105, or Crime Stoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111," Pitkethley said.