Drugs, firearms charges laid after search warrants executed in Southland

Two men have been charged with a range of drugs and firearms-related offences after search warrants were executed in Gore and Mataura today. 
 
One search warrant was executed on a car in Gore shortly before 1pm.   Methamphetamine, cannabis plant material and cash were located. 
 
Two search warrants were simultaneously undertaken at two Mataura addresses, where a pump action shotgun and an assortment of ammunition were seized. 
 
The two men, a 35-year-old and a 37-year-old, are facing charges of possession of methamphetamine and cannabis for supply, and possession of firearms and ammunition. 
 
They have been remanded in custody to appear in Invercargill District Court on 25 August. 
 
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Issued by Police Media Centre.