On Thursday, armed police swarmed a Gladstone Rd, North East Valley, property as part of Operation Strata, which targeted drug dealers with gang connections.
Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird, of Dunedin, said Southland and Otago Coastal Organised Crime teams executed 15 warrants across the district, which included the Gladstone Rd raid.
"Our message is clear — drug dealers are not welcome in our communities, and neither is the harm that comes with them," Det Snr Sgt Baird said.
"The 10 people arrested face numerous serious charges, from supplying methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine, LSD and cannabis, to possession of restricted weapons and ammunition."
Investigations were ongoing and more arrests and further charges were expected in the coming days.
"Police will continue our focus on disrupting the supply of drugs to our communities, and holding to account those suppliers who make money through the harm and suffering of others." —APL
