Driving in a stolen vehicle is the least of one Auckland man’s problems, as he faces serious drugs charges in court today.
On Tuesday afternoon, Police received information about a stolen vehicle travelling in the Ellerslie area.
Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rachel Dolheguy says the vehicle was located on Robert Street by the Police Air Support Unit.
“Ground units were directed to where the vehicle was stopped, and the sole male occupant was spoken to,” she says.
“Police established the vehicle had allegedly been stolen during a burglary in Onehunga earlier this month.”
The predicament quickly changed for the 28-year-old man.
Inspector Dolheguy says a belt bag the man was allegedly carrying was found to contain a crystal-like substance.
“It was suspected to be methamphetamine, and a further search of the vehicle was invoked.
“There, Police found a large quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine and cash.”
The 28-year-old man will face the Auckland District Court today.
He has been charged with possession for supply of both methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as possession of cannabis and methamphetamine utensils.
“Possession for supply of class A controlled drugs is a serious offence, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment,” Inspector Dolheguy says.
Police enquiries remain ongoing into the earlier burglary in Onehunga.
