Police say five people have been arrested on gang-related drug charges in central Hawke's Bay.
According to detective inspector Michael Foster, the operation, which was focused on gang-associated properties, targeted the sale and supply of cannabis and methamphetamine.
Police say they swarmed the Waipukurau property last Thursday. As a result, five people were charged with intimidation as well as supplying the Class A and Class C drugs.
Mr Foster believes because of the operation, there will be a "significant disruption to the distribution of these drugs in the community".
He says police are continuing to conduct inquiries and further charges are likely.
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