Police say a related search warrant was executed and further arrests are being considered. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii
Police have arrested two people, a 70-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman, after they took methamphetamine into Picton on a ferry.
The man was found disembarking the ferry with an ounce of methamphetamine, which is worth $5000 - $7000, police said.
He is facing 13 charges related to the supply of methamphetamine and cannabis.
The woman is also facing charges of supplying methamphetamine.
Police said a related search warrant was also executed on Thursday and "further arrests are being considered".
Detective Sergeant Ben Smith from the Blenheim Tactical Crime Unit said police remain committed to taking drug dealers off the streets.
"We believe these drugs were intended for distribution in the Marlborough region.
"We are committed to disrupting the supply of illicit drugs in our communities and holding offenders to account," he said.
"We welcome information from anyone who has concerns about methamphetamine production or distribution in their community."
The man and woman are both due to appear in the Blenheim District Court on 24 November.
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