A routine late‑night patrol in Millwater led to significant drug‑related charges after Police stopped a suspicious vehicle shortly before midnight on Monday.
Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie, Waitematā North Area Response Manager, said officers were conducting proactive patrols in the North Auckland suburb when they noticed a vehicle behaving suspiciously.
“Once stopped, officers approached the vehicle and spotted a bong on the floor,” he said.
Police then conducted a full search of the vehicle, uncovering a substantial haul of illegal drugs and cash. The items seized included:
- 14.5 grams of methamphetamine
- 14 grams of cocaine
- 55 grams of cannabis
- 44 LSD tabs
- A tick book
- Approximately $5400 in cash
Senior Sergeant Fowlie praised the officers for their attentiveness during what began as routine patrol duties.
“This was a great find by our staff, who were simply out conducting proactive patrols during their shift,” he said.
“We are pleased to have been able to remove these items from circulation and the potential harm they could have caused in the community.”
A 19‑year‑old man is set to appear in the North Shore District Court today, facing multiple charges including:
- Possession for supply of cannabis
- Possession for supply of methamphetamine
- Possession for supply of LSD
- Possession of drug utensils
Police say enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident remain ongoing.
