Commodore with flashing lights joins Police convoy; officers find loaded firearm, 3D-printed gun and meth
A non-police vehicle pulled in behind officers outside Kawakawa Police Station, prompting a stop that uncovered weapons, ammunition and drugs.
Northland officers say a Holden Commodore with flashing red and blue lights slotted into a Police convoy outside Kawakawa Police Station last Thursday evening.
A quick check showed the car’s registered owner was disqualified from driving. Officers signalled the Commodore to pull over, arrested the driver and searched the vehicle.
Senior Sergeant Clem Armstrong, Mid/Far North Area Prevention Manager, said the search turned up a loaded firearm under the driver’s seat, a 3D‑printed gun, a stash of ammunition and methamphetamine.
“It was quite the unexpected find,” he said. “Our team is extremely pleased to be able to remove these items from our community and hold this offender to account.”
A 30-year-old man will reappear in Kaikohe District Court on 20 January on charges including personating a Police officer, unlawful possession of a restricted weapon, driving while disqualified and possession of methamphetamine.
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