Taranaki police have seized about $60,000 in cash and a "significant" amount of methamphetamine. Photo: Supplied/ NZ Police
Three men have been arrested in Taranaki, after police targeted a methamphetamine supply and distribution network.
About $60,000 in cash, a significant amount of methamphetamine, and ammunition were seized after searches last week.
Detective Senior Sergeant Gerard Bouterey said the arrests would significantly disrupt the supply of methamphetamine in Taranaki.
"Methamphetamine causes significant harm to our communities, and we will continue to target those who are making a profit off vulnerable people in our region," Bouterey said.
Police said their Taranaki Organised Crime Group had been working to identify people involved in the supply and distribution of methamphetamine in the area.
The arrests came after an extensive investigation that culminated in search warrants being carried out in Taranaki on 12 and 13 October.
Approximately $20,000, methamphetamine and ammunition was seized during the first search at an Ōkato address.
The next day, police stopped a vehicle that had travelled from Tauranga to Taranaki and seized more methamphetamine and cash.
A search in Waitara located another $40,000 in cash and a significant quantity of methamphetamine.
Three vehicles at the address were restrained by the police asset recovery unit - a Dodge Challenger, a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda, and a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
All three of the men arrested - aged 54, 56 and 62 - will face charges in New Plymouth District Court on 19 October and 2 November for the possession and supply of methamphetamine.
Two of the men will face charges relating to unlawfully possessing ammunition and a firearm.