Two men who allegedly attempted to hide guns, drugs and cash in the engine bay of a car before Police arrived are now reconsidering their actions.
Yesterday Police in Counties Manukau South, including the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a search warrant at a Patumahoe address following a report relating to a person acting in a threatening manner.
Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says upon arrival a man was observed in the garage area attempting to hide items.
“This person was quickly taken into custody without incident.
“A second man was then seen also scrambling to hide a number of items.
“He failed to follow Police instructions and was also arrested after attempting to assault an officer.”
Inspector Hoyes says officers searched the property and found a pistol inside a bag, which had been hidden in the engine bay of a vehicle upon Police arrival.
“Also in this bag was s substantial amount of cannabis, LSD and methamphetamine.
“During a further search of the property a sawn-off shotgun and revolver type pistol were located in a bedroom along with some ammunition.
“A rifle and 61 rounds of ammunition were also located in a campervan on the property.”
Hoyes says three of the four firearms located were loaded.
“I am really proud of the work our teams did investigating this offending – being able to hold these offenders to account shows our commitment to stamping out this type of criminal activity in our community.
“Recovering the drugs and dangerous weapons that were present, alongside evidence of dealing, is a great result for everyone.”
A 42-year-old man has been charged with five counts of unlawful possession of a firearm/ammunition, possessio0n of methamphetamine for supply, possession of LSD for supply, possession of drug utensils, possession of cannabis for supply, assaults Police and resists Police.
He appeared in Pukekohe District Court today.
A 27-year-old man was also scheduled to appear in Pukekohe District Court today charged with unlawful possession of ammunition and threatening to kill.
