Police in Western Bay of Plenty have delivered another blow to drug offenders today arresting 18 people during a series of raids.
A total of 17 search warrants were executed in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Te Puke.
Ten men and eight women were arrested in relation to methamphetamine, LSD, cannabis, cannabis plants and stolen property offences.
The majority of the methamphetamine (approximately 15 grams) was found at a Tauranga address. A 50-year-old man now faces charges of both possession and supply.
A stolen outboard motor and cannabis were found at a Welcome Bay address. Three men were arrested at the address.