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Counties Manukau Police say a member of the public’s intuition and an officer’s keen sense of smell has assisted them in locating more than 70 bags of drugs inside a car in Beachlands overnight.
At about 2.20am this Monday morning, police say they received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on Wakelin Road with the engine running.
Counties Manukau East Police area prevention manager, inspector Rakana Cook, says officers arrived quickly and spoke to a man who was sitting in the vehicle passengers’ seat believed to be under the influence of drugs.
“Upon seeing police, the man has attempted to get into the driver’s seat and drive off.
“However, he was quickly taken into custody.
“Officers noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle and a search of the vehicle located a large quantity of cannabis.”
Cook says more than 44 bags of cannabis were found, along with 30 bags of what appeared to be cocaine and MDMA.
“Also found was an air rifle, cash and what appears to be stolen property.
“It was also established this person has numerous warrants for his arrest.
“We’re very happy to have what appears to be a considerable amount of cannabis and other drugs that were set for sale now off the streets.
“This was a good example of proactive police work that has resulted in a safer community,” Cook says.
A 20-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court charged with possession for supply of cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy (MDMA), possession of utensils for cannabis and two counts of failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search.
