Several arrests have been made following a large drug bust in Dunedin and Invercargill.
Police said methamphetamine with a street value of about $20,000 has been seized along with four vehicles, a gun, and $42,000 in cash.
Det Snr Sgt Rob Hanna said two women were arrested on Tuesday, a day after four men were charged with a range of similar offences.
It's believed the group had strong links to several gangs in the South Island, Hanna said.
"Methamphetamine continues to cause extreme harm in the community and police will continue to focus and target those selling and pushing this harm in order to hold those offenders accountable.
"Stopping its distribution will reduce harm not only to those that have already been exposed to the harmful effects of this destructive drug but those who may never have been exposed to it before.
"We want to send a clear message that such criminal activity won't be tolerated."
Hanna said the four arrested men, aged between 25 and 34, appeared in the Dunedin District Court on Tuesday. One of the women, 25, is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court on Wednesday and the other, 47, will appear in the Invercargill District Court next month.
