A 55-year-old man has been charged with drug and firearms offences following a search warrant in Russell last week.
Police executed the search at the property around 9am on Friday 10 October after the man, who was wanted to interview and required to arrest, self-presented to the Russell Police Station.
During the search Police located a .22 calibre sawn-off rifle which was loaded with three .22 calibre ammunition rounds, two cannabis grow tents with a small amount of cannabis inside, and other illicit drug paraphernalia and equipment used for cultivating and selling cannabis.
Russell Police Sole Charge Senior Constable Michael Gorrie says the arrest will help keep the small community safe.
"This was a great catch and I'm glad the offender can now be held to account.
"The planning and execution of this warrant ensured the team's success.
"Staff efforts on Friday have not gone unnoticed, and I'd like to thank those involved. The Police mission is to make our communities as safe as possible, and this result really speaks to that mission," Senior Constable Gorrie says.
The arrested man is due to appear in Kaikohe District Court on 28 October, charged with unlawfully possessing a pistol/restricted weapon, possessing cannabis for supply, assault on a person in family relationship, and threatening to kill.
