Anonymous tip-offs from the Whangamat\u0101 community have helped police disrupt the supply of methamphetamine into the town.<\/p>\n
Following the tip, police executed two warrants simultaneously at two separate addresses in Whangamat\u0101 on December 10.<\/p>\n
They located 16g of methamphetamine and other items used for the supply of methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
A 34-year-old Whangamat\u0101 man has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in Waihi District Court on December 15, facing charges of possessing methamphetamine for supply and obstructing police.<\/p>\n
Sergeant Will Hamilton said the confidential informants were \u201cthe real heroes\u201d in this story.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis great catch was a direct result of information provided to police by members of the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks to the information they have given us, we were able to intercept a significant amount of methamphetamine, that was packaged and ready for sale to vulnerable members of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hamilton said a \u201csignificant amount of harm\u201d had been prevented thanks to people picking up the phone and coming to see police.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice have no tolerance for this type of offending, and it\u2019s great to see members of the public standing up for their community and reporting suspicious and criminal behaviour.<\/p>\n
\u201cDrugs like methamphetamine cause untold harm to its users, their families, and the community as a whole.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople steal to feed their habits and the damage keeps on going. Taking out these suppliers does a world of good.\u201d<\/p>\n
Police are encouraging anyone with information about any kind of offending to get in touch.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour identity will be well protected, so please contact us via 105 or come and see us at the local station,\u201d Hamilton said.<\/p>\n
Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.<\/p>\n
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