Hundreds of false credit, identity and loyalty cards were found by police in Queenstown today.
Acting Detective Sergeant Matt Jones said a search warrant granted in relation to credit card scams, also led to the discovery of equipment used in the manufacture of counterfeit cards.
A 26-year-old man has beenarrested and charged with forgery. He is to appear in Queenstown District Court on Friday.
Inquiries are continuing, and anyone in the Queenstown area who has been a victim of credit card scamming should call the police on (03) 441 1600.