Police have uncovered what they are calling an "Aladdin's cave" of stolen property, guns and drugs at a property in Whangārei.
The search warrant, which was part of Operation Tauwhiro, uncovered $200,000 worth of property, Acting Detective Inspector Kevan Verry of the Northland Organised Crime Unit said.
Northland Police found methamphetamine, five shotguns, two rifles, a stolen Mercedes Benz sedan, a stolen Hino flat deck commercial truck, a stolen excavator and two stolen jet skis.
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A 45-year-old man with gang associations faced charges, including possession of methamphetamine for supply, unlawful possession of a pistol, unlawful possession of ammunition and multiple charges of receiving property.