A standard night on the job landed Police a wanted man in possession of cocaine in Epsom last night.

At about 10.40pm, officers stopped a Toyota Prius travelling along Manukau Road.

Auckland City East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Charles Ip, says the driver was taken into custody after it was found he had a warrant to arrest for failing to appear in court.

“A search of the man’s vehicle resulted in a large bag of white powder being located, which was confirmed to be cocaine.

“This was an excellent find by staff, who were just out doing routine traffic stops.”

Inspector Ip says he urges anyone who may be contemplating such activities to think again.

“The sale and supply of illicit drugs causes significant harm in our communities and we are determined to stamp out this offending wherever we find it, but we can’t do it alone.”

If you have any information that may assist Police in identifying and locating those involved in the supply of drugs or organised criminal groups you can report information to the Police via 105 if it’s after the fact or 111 if it is happening now.

Alternatively, you can report information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A 32-year-old man will appear in Auckland District Court today charged with possession for supply of a Class A controlled drug.

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