Nine people have been arrested today on drug charges throughout the Wellington district. An operation targeting the manufacture, supply and use of methamphetamine involved 60 police staff from across the district.
"Police recovered a substantial amount of methamphetamine, two cannabis-growing operations, and recovered some stolen computers," Senior Sergeant Steve Harwood said.
Five men and four women have been arrested and are in custody facing a range of charges, including selling and supplying a Class A controlled drug, possession of methamphetamine and possession of cannabis.
Police said further arrests were likely.
