Police have seized a motorbike, power tools and more than $9000 in cash following a search in Christchurch.

Canterbury Rural and Christchurch Tactical Crime Units carried out the search warrant last Friday as part of investigations into a series of commercial burglaries.

Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Area Prevention Manager for Canterbury Rural, said officers were pleased to recover several brand-new power tools linked to the burglaries.

“We also found other items of interest including drug utensils, rifle ammunition, firearm parts and multiple new retail items,” she said.

Police said the occupant of the house had outstanding fines, despite having a large amount of cash in the garage and a motorbike.

“Court bailiffs seized the motorbike to pay off the outstanding fines,” Walker said.

She said enquiries were ongoing and further charges were being considered.

Police encouraged anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour to report it online at 105.police.govt.nz or by calling 105. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.