Drugs and cash seized from Thames property during police search

Drug addiction drives other forms of crime as people seek to fund their habit, police say. Photo / File

Cannabis, LSD, meth and $75,000 in cash and stolen property have been seized during a police search of a home in Thames.

Waikato police have charged a 49-year-old Thames man with drug-related offences following the execution of a search warrant yesterday at a Grafton Rd address, Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Ambler said.

Police located a variety of illicit drugs at the address, including methamphetamine, cannabis and LSD in amounts which are consistent with supply.

Police also located prescription drugs which are believed to have been for supply, along with $75,000 in cash and stolen property.

The man was due to appear in court in Hamilton today.

Significant work and planning had gone into achieving the result and it's a great outcome for police and the Thames community, Ambler said.

"Drug addiction is a driver of other crimes as users often resort to crime as a means to fund their addictions.

"The investigation into this matter is ongoing and more charges may be filed as it progresses."

Police are working to identify the rightful owners of the stolen property and it will be returned to them as soon as possible.

Anyone with any information about drug supply is encouraged to report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.