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Onerahi search warrant uncovers ammunition, drugs

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Police located this grenade during a search warrant in Onerahi.
A significant amount of cash was found at a property in Ross St.
Drugs were uncovered by Police during a search warrant.

Northland Police have uncovered a substantial amount of ammunition, drugs and cash after executing a search warrant in Onerahi this morning.

Two people are now facing charges are officers executed a search at a Ross Street property.

Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer, Whangārei CIB, says officers found a significant amount of methamphetamine, cash and ammunition at the address, as well as a grenade.

“These arrests continue on from good Police work earlier in the week.

“We have zero tolerance for this type of offending, and will continue to hold those responsible to account.”

A 29-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman, both charged with unlawful possession of ammunition and possession for supply of methamphetamine, will appear in Whangārei District Court tomorrow.

Suspicious or illegal activity should be reported to 111 if it’s happening now.

If it’s after the fact, you can make a report online at www.police.govt.nz/use-105 or call 105.

ENDS.

Holly McKay/NZ Police

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