Police seize approximately $120,000 of methamphetamine
Police seize approximately $120,000 of methamphetamine
Auckland Police have arrested and charged two people with possession of approximately $120,000 of methamphetamine for supply.
The two people charged yesterday – a 44-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman – will appear in Auckland District Court today.
They were arrested following a search yesterday of an inner city apartment in which approximately 10 ounces of methamphetamine was found.
This has an approximate street value of $120,000.
One kilogram of a powder material was also
found and is possibly methamphetamine but is awaiting
further analysis.
Some chemicals and other
paraphernalia where also located, which could be used in the
methamphetamine manufacturing process.
Police continue to
assess the evidence gathered and further charges may
result.
Auckland Police Detective Inspector Chris
Cahill says that as part of this investigation, occupants of
a vehicle stopped by Police in Nelson St, Auckland, this
morning are now assisting Police with inquiries.
Armed police were deployed as a precautionary measure.
“This vehicle is currently being searched and the
occupants are assisting Police with their inquiries.
At
this stage no persons have been charged with any
offences,” says Detective Inspector Cahill.
This is
the second incident in a week where apartments and motels
have been identified as being used for methamphetamine
supply and possible manufacture.
“Methamphetamine is a destructive drug and Police will continue to target methamphetamine and dealing as a priority.”
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