Four arrests after Woolston house search
A man is due in the Christchurch District Court today after a raid by armed police in Woolston yesterday.
Canterbury Police arrested four men, without incident, following a planned operation to locate a person of interest at lunchtime on Wednesday.
Cordons were established as a precaution while Canterbury Police armed offenders squad officers cleared the property.
Canterbury Police seized drugs, two firearms and ammunition following a search of the property.
A 25 year old local man has been charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia and a several driving related charges including driving while disqualified, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. He is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today.
A 47 year old man has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine. A third man aged 41 has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and a 19 year old man had an active warrant to arrest. The three men are all due to appear in Christchurch District Court early next week.
Canterbury Police thanked the public for their patience while some roads in the area were closed.
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