Nine people with suspected gang connections are facing more than 50 charges -- after a mammoth haul in the Far North

A number of searches across Kaitaia, Taipa, Kaikohe, and Kaeo over the past week targeted an alleged meth distribution network.

It's lead to the seizure of sixteen firearms, 45-grams of meth, 250 cannabis plants, 36-thousand-dollars in cash and 50-thousand-dollars' of stolen property.

Nine people with alleged links to the Tribesman, Head Hunters, and the Mongrel Mob have been arrested.

They face 57 charges between them -- ranging from drug offences to unlawful possession of firearms.