Four people face serious drug and firearm charges after police found methamphetamine ingredients, clan lab equipment, and loaded guns in coordinated raids across Mangawhai Heads, Massey, and Kumeu.

Waitematā Police, including the Armed Offenders Squad, carried out the simultaneous searches early Tuesday, 14 October, uncovering a large-scale meth operation.

At Mangawhai Heads, officers seized two kilograms of ephedrine along with materials and tools used to manufacture meth.

Two people were arrested on site.

Information from that scene led detectives to Massey and then to a third location in Kumeu, where they discovered clan lab equipment, a loaded double-barrel shotgun, a loaded Glock, and an unloaded rifle.

Several people were detained nearby, with two later charged.

Detective Sergeant Ray Fa’aofo said the coordinated effort paid off.

“The planning, preparation, and quick actions of staff ensured the success of these warrants. I’m very pleased we intercepted some of the production and supply of illicit drugs entering our community and took firearms off the streets,” he said.

Those charged include:

• A 41-year-old man (Auckland District Court, 12 December) facing multiple firearms and drug equipment offences.

• A 46-year-old man (North Shore District Court, 15 October) charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and related offences.

• A 32-year-old man (Waitakere District Court, 15 October) charged with possession of meth for supply.

• A 45-year-old woman (North Shore District Court, 15 October) charged with manufacturing methamphetamine.

Police urge anyone with information on drug activity to call 111 if urgent, 105 after the fact, or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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