A 31-year-old man will appear in Invercargill District Court tomorrow after a Central Otago Police operation targeting the supply of methamphetamine in the wider Wanaka area.

The man, an Upper Clutha resident, was arrested in Queenstown on Friday 6 November and has been charged in relation to the possession and supply of methamphetamine and two counts of unlawful possession of firearms.

The arrest was the culmination of a two month long investigation into the supply of illicit drugs in the area.

Police also carried out a search of a Lake Hāwea property where officers recovered methamphetamine, cannabis and three firearms.

Guns seized by police

With this operation Police have caused significant disruption to a national supply chain that has been responsible for immeasurable harm said Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw from Central Otago CIB.

"Enquiries remain ongoing and officers will continue to target and hold to account people causing harm in our communities through the sale and supply of methamphetamine."

Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw said methamphetamine is a horrendous drug which can have a devastating impact, especially on youth and vulnerable people. It affects not only the person using it, but their families, friends and the wider community.

If you have any information which can help prevent offending and reduce the harm caused by illicit drugs you can report to Police on 105, or provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

We encourage anyone affected by drug addiction to seek help through the Alcohol and Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797, or free text 8681.