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Police have arrested two men and seized methamphetamine and cash during search warrants at addresses in Christchurch and Dunedin this week.
It comes after a five-week investigation culminated with three addresses being searched on Monday, police said.
Over half a kilogram of methamphetamine was seized, worth $192,000, as well as $67,000 in cash from the properties.
A 38-year-old was remanded in custody and was due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 17 September.
He was charged with possession and supplying methamphetamine.
A 68-year-old is also due to appear in Dunedin District Court on 9 September, charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply.
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