Tauranga police have arrested a local man following the execution of two search warrants yesterday afternoon.
Items related to the manufacture of methamphetamine were located at a rural address near Katikati as well as a residential address in Omokoroa, police said in a statement this morning.
Both addresses will be examined today by forensic scientists from the ESR.
The man, aged 46 and unemployed, will appear in the Tauranga District Court today charged with manufacturing methamphetamine.
Detective Sergeant Alan Kingsbury said that the police were committed to investigating drug manufacture and dealing and that quality information that members of the public are able to provide is often a significant factor in arrests being made.
Anyone with information in relation to drug dealing activity is asked to contact Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Given the matter is now before the courts Police will not be making any further comment.