A months-long police operation targeting organised crime and methamphetamine dealing in Hawke’s Bay has culminated with properties being searched and arrests made.
Detective Senior Sergeant John McCarthy said a number of people had been charged, including patched members of the Mongrel Mob or close associates.
The alleged offences include drug dealing and related offences, including participating in an organised criminal group, he said.
Search warrants were used in raids on a number of properties this week, carried out with the aid of the police Armed Offenders Squad.