Six people were arrested following two police raids in Taranaki last week, with drugs, guns, cash and a homemade taser seized.
Officers searched the New Plymouth properties as part of an "intensive" three-month drug operation, police said.
Cash, cannabis, methamphetamine, a .308 rifle, shotgun ammunition, and a homemade taser were discovered in the raids. Officers also found several items stolen in past burglaries.
Six people were arrested, including a man who arrived at one of the properties as it was being raided. Stolen items were found in a subsequent search of his property.
All are due to appear in the New Plymouth District Court.
A 43-year-old man is facing charges related to the possession of drugs, possession of offensive weapons, and receiving stolen property.
A 30-year-old New Plymouth-based gang member faces charges including unlawful possession of a weapon and ammunition, drug charges, and receiving stolen goods. They will appear in court on October 20 and 22.
A 27-year-old woman from New Plymouth was charged with cannabis possession and supply as well as possession of methamphetamine and utensils. She was remanded in custody and will reappear in court on October 29.
Two 31-year-old men were charged with unlawfully possessing offensive weapons, pistols and other firearms, as well as supplying cannabis and will appear in court on October 14 and 15.
The 39-year-old who arrived mid-raid was arrested on burglary charges and will appear in the New Plymouth District Court on October 28.
"Inquiries are ongoing and further charges are possible," police said.
Acting Senior Sergeant Ben Patterson said: “Not only were six people arrested as a result of these warrants, but we were also able to get these dangerous items and drugs out of the community.
“These arrests disrupt ongoing criminal activity, help reduce harm in the community and allow police to hold offenders to account.”
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