Canterbury Police arrested and charged a 26 year old man when they stopped a vehicle believed to have been carrying drugs on SH1 Main North Road in Woodend at approximately 3.15pm today.
Police set up an armed road block on SH1 in Woodend and used road spikes to stop the black Mazda ute as it travelled north on the state highway. The vehicle was stopped without incident and the two occupants of the car, a man and a woman, were taken into Police custody.
The passenger, a 26 year old man, will appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow (13 December 2014) on drugs related charges including Possession of Methamphetamine for Supply.
The female driver has been released without charge.
A quantity of methamphetamine was recovered from the vehicle and tests are also being conducted on what is believed to be LSD which was located at the same time.
Canterbury Police are committed to disrupting the supply of drugs and preventing destructive drugs such as methamphetamine reaching the District’s streets.
Disrupting supply of these destructive drugs will help prevent the harm and crime the illegal drug trade supports.
Canterbury Police encourage anyone who can provide information about drug dealing in the District to contact them on 03 363 7400.
Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
If you, your friend or family member wants to stop using drugs and alcohol, Police encourage them to contact the Alcohol and Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797, email ada@adanz.org.nz (link sends e-mail) or visit www.adictionshelp.org.nz
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Issued by: Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District. Mobile: 021 942 404