Wednesday, 19 September 2018 - 3:15pm | Bay of Plenty

Final update: Eastern Bay of Plenty search warrants

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Police have now arrested seven people as part of Operation Notus II in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, following the execution of a number of search warrants this morning.   Along with methamphetamine and cannabis, 26 firearms and more than $21,000 in cash has been seized.   Three stolen Toyota Hilux utes were recovered from one address in Kawerau, along with a number of power tools.   A stolen Toyota Hilux Surf and trailer were recovered from another address.   Those arrested were scheduled to appear in the Whakatane District Court this afternoon on a range of methamphetamine, cannabis and firearms-related charges.   ENDS   Issued by Police Media Centre.