Three people have been arrested, along with more than $80,000 in cash, and cannabis and methamphetamine seized in two separate unrelated incidents in Canterbury overnight.
Detective Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons says the first vehicle was stopped at approximately 12.20am on Theodosia Street in Timaru, where Police discovered more than $54,000 in a shoebox.
"In a subsequent search of the person's home further cash and a small amount of drugs were discovered.
"An 18-year-old Christchurch appeared in the Timaru District Court today facing charges of supply and possession for supply of cannabis. He has been remanded on bail and will reappear on 1 December."
A few hours later, Police pulled over a vehicle in Aranui, Christchurch, where nearly 20 grams of methamphetamine, $27,000, scales and drug utensils were seized.
"A subsequent search of the person's property has located a large amount of cash and methamphetamine."
A 42-year-old Christchurch man appeared in the Christchurch District Court today for possession for supply of methamphetamine. He has been remanded in custody until his next appearance on 2 December.
A 41-year-old Christchurch man was also arrested in relation to breach of release conditions. He also appeared in the Christchurch District Court today and has been remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance on 2 December.
