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Disqualified Whanganui driver arrested after meth and ammo found in vehicle

A 28-year-old man is before the courts after methamphetamine and ammunition were located in the man’s vehicle by a Whanganui officer.

At around 12.55am, a Police unit saw a vehicle travelling on Pitt Street make their way to a premises on Dublin Street.

While observing the vehicle, the officer identified the driver as a disqualified driver.

Police approached the man and spoke with him before he was arrested for driving while disqualified.

While taking the man into custody, the officer saw a number of bags, containing a total of 9.6 grams, of what is believed to be methamphetamine in the vehicle. A shot gun round was also seen in the car.



Police then conducted a search of the vehicle, locating a further seven shot gun rounds which were seized.

The vehicle was also impounded for 28 days.

The 28-year-old man is due to appear in Whanganui District Court on 11 June, charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply, unlawful possession of ammunition, and driving while disqualified.

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Source:NZ Police

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