Seven people have been charged after police raided houses in west Auckland today in a sting on synthetic cannabis.

Police said search warrants were executed at five properties where they seized synthetic cannabis, cannabis, cash, a shotgun and ammunition.

Synthetic cannabis seized in west Auckland raid. Source: NZ Police

Two women and five men were charged with a variety of drugs and firearms offences.

The properties raided are in Bellgrove Place, Victor Street and Sceptre Street.