Traffic stop leads to arrest for cannabis possession

A man who attempted to run from a routine traffic stop should have stayed put, say Counties Manukau Police.

At about 2.30am this morning, July 14, officers conducting routine traffic stops along Roscommon Road in Clendon Park signalled for the driver of a Mazda Axela to pull over, police say.

Inspector MinHo Lee, the Counties Manukau Central Police area prevention manager, says the driver stopped and got out before attempting to run away.

“Officers quickly apprehended the man and after smelling cannabis coming from the vehicle a search was carried out.

“More than a kilo of cannabis was found in the vehicle, as well as a substantial amount of cash.”

Lee says the man was taken into custody immediately.

“Those who engage in these activities can expect to see police holding them to account.”

A 26-year-old man is due to appear in the Manukau District Court today, police say.

He’s been charged with possession for supply of cannabis, failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search and escapes police custody.