A motorbike, power tools and more than $9,000 in cash has been seized by Police in Christchurch.
Following lines of investigation into commercial burglaries, Canterbury Rural and Christchurch Tactical Crime Units joined forces on Friday to execute a search warrant.
Area Prevention Manager, Canterbury Rural, Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker says that during the search warrant they located brand new power tools from the burglaries.
“We also found other items of interest including drug utensils, rifle ammunition, firearm parts and multiple new retail items,” she said.
The house occupant also had unpaid fines despite having over $9,000 in the garage.
“Court bailiffs seized the motorbike to pay off the outstanding fines,” said Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker.
Enquiries are ongoing and further charges are being considered.
Police encourage any suspicious behaviour to be reported online at 105.police.govt.nz or by calling 105.
Information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
