Dunedin Police have seized a property in Milton and arrested two people for drug dealing in two separate actions yesterday and today.
A 52-year-old man faced 20 charges in the Dunedin District Court today, including selling and possessing cannabis for supply, selling Class B Drugs, and offering to sell the Class A controlled drug LSD. He has been remanded in custody. Police also seized two motorcycles, cannabis and cash from the address in Brockville.
Separately today, an investigation by Milton Police led to a 23-year-old man being charged with 20 cannabis dealing offences. He will appear in the Dunedin District Court tomorrow. As part of this arrest, Milton Police, working with the Christchurch Asset Recovery unit, have seized a local property.
Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis said the seizure should stand as a warning to criminals that the penalities of drug crime go beyond court action.
"When Police discover assets have been obtained through profiting from criminal activity, those assets will be seized.
"This week's arrests have stemmed from concerned members of the public caling on Police to get rid of drug dealing in our communities, and Police are determined to do so."
As part of today's arrest, CYF referrals have been made for two young children who were present in the house, which Police consider a drug-dealing den.
Police always welcome information about drug delaing in our communities. You can do this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.