A man was arrested at a Kaniere Forks property inland from Hokitika last night for allegedly manufacturing methamphetamine (P).
Armed police swooped on a property near the Kaniere River power station early last evening and remained there overnight with a scene guard.
Senior sergeant Paul Watson, of Greymouth, said a 33-year-old man living at the property was arrested.
The drugs bust was an organised police operation following information about a suspected P lab operating there, Mr Watson said.
"As a result of that, a number of staff from Hokitika and Greymouth CIB and the armed offenders squad were involved."
Although police involved in the operation were armed there was "no suggestion" of firearms at the property.
"A Hokitika male was arrested as a result. He appeared in court this morning and was released on bail."
Mr Watson said the arrested man was the only occupant of the property.
"At this stage we're not looking for anyone else in connection with it, however there will be ongoing inquiries."
A scene guard was placed on the property overnight pending further examination of the property.
The ESR and staff from the professional methamphetamine testing agency Clan Lab were this morning on their way to Hokitika to help police with the scene investigation.
Adam Desmond Breeze, 33, appeared before a registrar in the Greymouth District Court this morning charged with possession of a class A drug, namely methamphetamine (P) and possessing equipment for manufacturing the drug.
- by Brendon McMahon
