Clan Lab, Tilford Street, Christchurch.
While Detectives were examining the an address in Tilford Street, Christchurch where a Methamphetamine Lab was located 2 days ago, a outstanding alleged offender involved in the production of methamphetamine turned up at the address. Due to the expected danger in arresting the alleged offender presented AOS were deployed to the address.
The alleged offender was arrested using AOS staff.
The 31 year old male was found to have a loaded firearm located in a vehicle used by him. He had 7 warrants to arrest outstanding which included a range of offences including possession of firearms, possession of Methamphetamine and possession of a knife.
He will be appearing in court tomorrow and will face further firearms and drug charges.
No further information will be released at this stage.
Detective Sergeant Greg Murton
Christchurch Drug Squad