Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Brent Lyford:
Police executed two search warrants yesterday in relation to ongoing investigations into organised crime, property
offending, and methamphetamine supply across the West Coast.
A 31-year-old Blaketown man was arrested and charged with a number of a serious methamphetamine supply charges and is
due to appear in the Greymouth District Court today.
Further charges are likely.
A 34-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were spoke to at a Dobson address and a number of electronic devices and
utensils associated with methamphetamine were seized.
This is another blow to organised crime offending on the West Coast, following a series of good results in recent
months.
The operation targeting organised crime in the district is ongoing and further search warrants are likely.
Illicit drug dealing often goes hand-in-hand with property offending and weapon possession, all of which causes
significant harm to our communities.
We also continue to work closely with our community partners to offer referrals to services to assist in the welfare of
those affected by this offending.
Our message to those who are struggling with an addiction to methamphetamine, help is available and you will be
supported.
Police are working hard to make the drug harder to obtain.
The social harm the drug causes in our communities is significant, both as a direct result of methamphetamine use, but
also the associated offending it promotes such as property theft.
We encourage anyone with information on organised crime in their communities to contact Police on 105, or Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555 111.WHERE CAN YOU GO FOR HELP?
The Salvation Army are the local provider and referral service for Alcohol and Drug services on the West Coast. They
offer a wide range of alcohol and drug services on the West Coast from Karamea to Haast that include structured
programs, peer support and other services.
Addiction is a health issue and help is available.
If you need support phone Salvation Army coordinator Karin Le Breton on 021 519 469 or walk in at Mackey Street.