Police in Dunedin seize drugs and cash during a traffic stop during Re-O Week after officers notice a suspicious car near student celebrations. According to the reports, police become aware of the vehicle while students are partying in the area, and the car’s condition and the smell of cannabis lead to further checks. During the stop, police find and seize a range of drugs, including cocaine, MDMA, ketamine and cannabis. Authorities also recover cash from the vehicle. The matter results in a charge against a man, with police stating the charges follow the seizure of the drugs and money. Both outlets describe the incident as a drug bust linked to the Re-O Week period and students in the north Dunedin area, with the quantities and types of drugs reported consistently across coverage. The reports do not detail further background on the suspect or additional accomplices, focusing instead on the discovery of the drugs, cash, and the ensuing charge.
Drugs and cash seized during Dunedin Re-O Week traffic stop; man charged
Police in Dunedin seize drugs and cash during a traffic stop during Re-O Week after officers notice a suspicious car near student celebrations. According to the reports, police become aware of the veh...
- Police stop a suspicious vehicle in north Dunedin during Re-O Week.
- Officers report a cannabis smell associated with the car.
- Police seize cocaine, MDMA, ketamine and cannabis.
- Cash is also recovered from the vehicle.
- A man is charged following the seizure.
Police found cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, cannabis and cash in the vehicle.
3 hours agoPhoto: ODT Files The smell of cannabis wafting from a "suspicious" car in north Dunedin led police to a large haul of drugs and cash as students partied nearby.
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