Palmerston North Police have arrested and charged three men with drugs and firearms-related offending, following the execution of two search warrants this morning.
The search warrants were carried out at two Highbury properties, with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad as a precaution.
A rifle, pistol, ammunition and 19 cannabis plants were located and seized by Police.
A 37-year-old man has been charged with cultivating cannabis and unlawful possession of a pistol.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with unlawful possession of ammunitions and breaching bail.
A second 19-year-old man has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunitions.
All three men are scheduled to appear in Palmerston North District Court tomorrow, 12 December.
