Police executed two search warrants today at properties linked to the Mongols MC gang, arresting one person and recovering $6000 cash and a stolen vehicle.
Detective Inspector Julian Rinckes said a loaded semi-automatic firearm was also recovered in relation to the operation.
One of the properties raided was an address on Main South Road in Burnham, and the other was a property on Rolleston Drive in Rolleston.
Police said the raids related to a "core group" that are "alleged to be involved in the importation, distribution and manufacture of illicit drugs throughout Canterbury".
The one person arrested, a man aged 45, was wanted for breaching bail and will appear at Christchurch District Court today.
Police said further searches and arrests are possible.
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