Weapons seized, arrests made in police raids of gang properties in Te Kuiti

Police have raided multiple properties in Te Kuiti with gang connections this morning, making arrests and seizing a cache of weapons and drugs.

Four men were arrested in the raids and are facing numerous charges including robbery, assault, and threatening to kill.

Three Armed Offenders Squad teams from Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Waikato assisted police with searches at seven addresses, over recent offending in the area.

Police say the men, aged 41, 46, 49, and 53, are due in Hamilton District Court today.

All four of those arrested have connections to gangs.

Also seized during the warrants were cannabis plants, multiple guns and ammunition.