A gun and ingredients used to make meth were found hidden behind a fake wall during a police raid in Auckland's Beach Haven yesterday.
Officers also found thousands of dollars in cash concealed in an ottoman. Two people were arrested.
The raid was part of an investigation into the production of illegal drugs. Investigators were led to the residential address on Ranch Avenue after receiving information linking suspects to methamphetamine production.
"As the search was conducted, officers identified a fake magnetic wall hidden within a wardrobe,” Detective Senior Sergeant Josh Lautogo said.
A loaded .22 calibre gun and magazine were found behind the wall, alongside around 20,000 Pseudoephedrine tablets and chemicals used to make methamphetamine.
"It is alleged the precursor materials have the potential to yield approximately 1-2 kilograms of methamphetamine," police said.
Meanwhile, thousands of dollars in cash were found stuffed in an ottoman.
Two men were arrested and taken into custody "without incident".
A 21-year-old man was charged with unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of materials, equipment with intent, and unlawful possession of explosives.
He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to reappear in the North Shore District Court on September 24.
A 49-year-old man was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of materials, equipment with intent.
"This was an excellent result which will disrupt organised criminal activity and those engaged in the production of illicit drugs," Lautogo said.
"Police will continue to target the individuals and groups driving this harm in our communities."
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