By RNZ
A gang member has been arrested in western Waikato following a police operation targeting organised crime.
The police carried out a search warrant in Queen St, Ngāruawāhia, and found a .22 rifle, ammunition, $6000 in cash and cannabis packaged for sale.
The 29-year-old is due to appear in Huntly District Court next week charged with a number of drugs and firearms offences.
Western Waikato area commander Inspector Will Loughrin said the police Precision Targeting Team was targeting what he called "high-risk and prolific offenders causing harm within communities" and urged the public to help with information.
