Members of the Otaki community applauded police as they arrested three people after a police raid uncovered $90,000 cash and a range of drugs.
Members of the Manawatu Organised Crime Unit, Armed Offenders Squad, Asset Recovery Unit, and specialist dog unit made the discoveries after carrying out the busts in Otaki on Friday.
Detective Sergeant Dave Thompson, of the Manawatu Organised Crime Unit, says the raids were carried out after they received information from members of the public who were then on hand to applaud them as they carried out the search warrants.
"It is fantastic that we have this result for those people who have had enough of methamphetamine and other controlled drugs affecting their community.
"When people are driving past applauding while the warrant is being executed, then you know you are doing something right," Thompson says.