A confidential tip-offs from the Whangamatā community has helped Police disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into town.
Police are praising the public for taking a stand against the damaging drug, and a 34-year-old man is now facing charges of possessing methamphetamine for supply and obstructing Police.
"Our confidential informants are the real heroes here," says Sergeant Will Hamilton.
"This great catch was a direct result of information provided to Police by members of the public. Thanks to the information they have given us, we were able to intercept a significant amount of methamphetamine, that was packaged and ready for sale to vulnerable members of our community."
On Wednesday 10 December, Police executed two warrants simultaneously at two separate addresses in Whangamatā and located 16 grams of methamphetamine and other items used for the supply of methamphetamine.
The 34-year-old Whangamatā man is in remanded in custody and is due to re-appear in Waihi District Court on 15 December.
Sergeant Hamilton says a significant amount of harm has been prevented "thanks to people picking up the phone and coming to see us".
"Police have no tolerance for this type of offending, and it's great to see members of the public standing up for their community and reporting suspicious and criminal behaviour.
"Drugs like methamphetamine cause untold harm to its users, their families, and the community as a whole. People steal to feed their habits and the damage keeps on going. Taking out these suppliers does a world of good.
