Seven people have been arrested on drugs and firearms charges following a two-week police operation in Western Southland.
A number of search warrants were carried out, resulting in the arrests of five men and two women, police said.
Arrests were made for cannabis importation, cultivation and dealing offences, as well as unlawful possession of firearms.
Police will be summonsing a further three men and are looking to interview two more regarding these offences.
A police statement on Monday incorrectly stated that eight men and two women had been arrested.
Police are appealing for members of the public with any information in relation to such offences, or any other dishonesty offending, to contact the Winton Police Station on (03) 236-6060.
