Police bust Rotorua meth operation

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Police have busted a methamphetamine manufacturing operation in Rotorua.

Armed police executed a search warrant at a Ngongotaha lakefront address around midday today.

A number of firearms were recovered, as well as the discovery of the meth-lab.

A 32-year-old Rotorua man is currently being spoken to by police, with charges likely to be laid.

Detective Sergeant Ryan Yardley says a detailed scene examination is now underway, which is expected to take several days to complete.

- NEWSTALK ZB