Police have seized four motorbikes, two vehicles, and over $80,000 in cash following a number of search warrants in Gisborne.
Earlier this week, Gisborne Police with the assistance of Hasting's Police Asset Recovery Unit, executed three search warrants in the area for property believed to be obtained through illicit funds, connected to the methamphetamine supply chain in the region.
During the search, Police located around $81,000 in cash, a Holden ClubSport, a Ford Ranger, and multiple Harley Davidson and Honda motorcycles.
Central Asset Recovery Unit Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Fischer says by targeting illicit benefits obtained by drug offending, denies offenders the success of their offending and removes their ability to expand their offending.
Gisborne Police will continue to hold people to account for supplying drugs as we see first-hand the harm it causes to our community.
Detective Sergeant Eric Hunter says this operation will have a direct impact on the local methamphetamine supply chain.
"Our partnership with the Asset Recovery Unit is proving very beneficial for the community and we will continue to work with them to target organised crime in Gisborne."
Police urge anyone who may have information about illicit drugs or unlawful offending to please contact us.
Information can be reported through 105 online or via phone, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
