Two people have been arrested after Nelson Police executed search warrants at a number of central Nelson properties this morning.
Today¡¯s operation follows a Police investigation into a gang-related shooting that occurred on St Vincent Street, Nelson on 30 December.
Police seized a sawn-off shotgun with ammunition and a cut-down .22 rifle with ammunition, along with a quantity of illegal drugs and drug utensils.
A 32-year-old man will face drugs-related charges and a charge of accessory after the fact relating to the incident on 30 December, for which one person is currently remanded in custody.
A 35-year-old man will face firearms and drug-related charges, along with other charges relating to family harm.
Detective Senior Sergeant Lex Bruning says today¡¯s results are pleasing, as they represent the culmination of an investigation into an incident that caused a lot of concern in the community.?
¡°Our investigations team has worked hard to determine the circumstances of the incident and identify individuals involved. I hope that today¡¯s arrests will provide reassurance to the community that Police will work hard to address violent offending and bring offenders before the courts.¡±
Further arrests have not been ruled-out.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
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