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Millwater Stop Uncovers Drugs, Cash

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Staff Reporter

16 February 2026, 11:03 PM

Millwater Stop Uncovers Drugs, CashBong sighting led to vehicle search.

Police stopped a vehicle in Millwater and found drugs, cash and a tick book on Monday night.


Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie, Waitematā North Area Response Manager, said a Police unit was patrolling the North Auckland suburb around midnight when they spotted a suspicious looking vehicle.


“Once stopped, officers approached the vehicle and spotted a bong on the floor,” he said.


“After discovering this item, a search was conducted on the rest of the vehicle.”





Police said the search uncovered 14.5g of methamphetamine, 14g of cocaine, 55g of cannabis, 44 LSD tabs, a tick book and around $5400 in cash.


“This was a great find by our staff, who were simply out conducting proactive patrols during their shift,” Senior Sergeant Fowlie said.


“We are pleased to have been able to remove these items from circulation and the potential harm they could have caused in the community.”


A 19-year-old man will appear in the North Shore District Court today, charged with possession for supply cannabis, possession for supply methamphetamine, possession for supply LSD and possession of drug utensils.



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