The 38-year-old man was arrested at a property in Earnslaw Cres in Bryndwr on Wednesday.
A loaded sawn-off shotgun was located at the property, along with a significant amount of shotgun ammunition and cannabis, police said.
The man will appear in the Christchurch District Court today charged with breaching bail, as well as unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of cannabis for supply.
The arrest comes as police continue to step-up enforcement and disruption of unlawful gang activity across the country as part of Operation Cobalt.
“We are committed to ensuring our communities and whanau are kept safe from drugs and violent behaviour," said Detective Sergeant Tim Sterne, of Christchurch CIB.
This arrest ensures that an armed, dangerous individual with gang links can no longer pose a risk to those around him.”
Said Christchurch CIB Detective Inspector Scott Anderson: "Under Operation Cobalt, we will continue to target the unlawful use of firearms by gangs in our communities.
"Our message to those involved is clear – we have zero tolerance for any gang-related violence and drug offending.”
