One person has been arrested in relation to the theft of 12 Wheki trees from Naenae's Waiwhetu Stream in July.
Following information from the public, 10 trees and a large quantity of cannabis were located at a property in Wainuiomata late last month.
A 49-year-old man was arrested in relation to the theft and charged with possession of cannabis for supply, cultivating cannabis, possession of equipment for the production or cultivation of cannabis, theft and diversion of electricity.
He appeared in the Lower Hutt District Court on 4 September.
The Wheki trees will be returned to Naenae Nature Trust.
Police would like to thank the public and the trust for their assistance with this investigation.
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Issued by Police Media Centre