Three people, including a patched Mongrel Mob member, have been arrested after police found shotguns and a haul of drugs in a Hastings raid last week.
Police said it was concerned that "young children" were living in the environment.
The raid was executed as part of an investigation into the supply of illegal drugs.
During the search, officers found a sawn-off shotgun, a pump-action shotgun, ammunition, cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, LSD, and drug paraphernalia. Around $12,000 in cash was also seized.
Police described the haul of drugs as a "cornucopia".
"While the seizure itself is significant, what concerns us most is that young children were living in an environment where drugs, firearms and ammunition were present," Detective Senior Sergeant Whiu said.
A 30-year-old patched Mongrel Mob member was charged with supplying cocaine, offering to supply cocaine, unlawful possession of two firearms and unlawful possession of ammunition. He remains in custody following a court appearance.
Meanwhile, a 29-year-old woman and 22-year-old man were jointly charged with possession of cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, ketamine and LSD for supply. Both were granted bail.
The three were scheduled to reappear in the Hastings District Court on September 1.
Police said it was continuing the investigation, and further charges could be laid.
"The combination of illicit drugs, firearms and large amounts of cash highlights the risks associated with organised criminal offending,” Whiu said.
"Removing these drugs and weapons from circulation helps keep our communities safer and prevents further harm.
"Police will continue targeting those whose offending puts both the community and children at risk."
SHARE ME