Police have seized $4.5 million worth of methamphetamine, $2.8 million in cash, five residential properties and three high valued cars during a major police sting named Operation Roller.
Detectives from the Organised and Financial Crime Agency of New Zealand (OFCANZ) also arrested three suspects during the termination of the operation which focused on the supply of methamphetamine in the Auckland region.
Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Parmenter said Operation Roller demonstrates that the demand for methamphetamine in New Zealand remains high.
"The market for methamphetamine is still very strong," Mr Parmenter said.
"Police will continue to target organised criminal groups that manufacture and supply methamphetamine to prevent the harm it causes in our community."
On Friday 24 October 2014, a 61-year-old New Zealand citizen appeared in the Manukau District Court charged with a number of drug related charges including Possession of a Class A Controlled Drug for Supply.