The driver of a stolen vehicle has landed in court after a search of the vehicle he was driving found a number of zip-lock bags containing methamphetamine.
At about 10.25pm, Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle travelling on Dawson Road, Ōtara.
Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook, says officers located the vehicle parked in a driveway and quickly took the driver and passenger into custody.
"A search of the vehicle has located 16 grams of methamphetamine, split into zip-lock bags as well as electronic scales.
"Though the quantity of drugs may not be considered large on a national scale, we know all too well how destructive methamphetamine is to communities.
"We are committed to holding offenders to account and delivering on our intent to the community safe."
A 35-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court today charged with possession for supply of methamphetamine and receiving property.
