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Driving in a stolen vehicle is the least of one man’s problems, as he faces serious drug charges in court, police say.
On Tuesday afternoon, August 19, police say they received information about a stolen vehicle travelling in the Ellerslie area.
Auckland City East Police 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.
“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, Dolheguy says, as a belt bag he 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 male was due to appear in the Auckland District Court yesterday.
He’s been charged with possession for supply of both methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as possession of cannabis and methamphetamine utensils, Dolheguy says.
“Possession for supply of class A controlled drugs is a serious offence, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.”
Police say enquiries remain ongoing into the earlier burglary in Onehunga.
