Police seize drugs, ammo in Kaitāia; man faces multiple charges

The man was charged with drug offences concerning the possession of utensils and unlawful possession of ammunition. Photo / NZME

A Kaitāia man faces ammunition and drug charges after suspicious items were found at his property and in nearby bushes.

Kaitāia police Senior Sergeant Richard Garton said police responded to reports that a man had been seen with a firearm about 5pm on Saturday.

Police arrived at the address, and saw the 49-year-old man heading into the bush allegedly carrying a rifle.

Garton said inside his house, police found syringes and suspected bags of methamphetamine.

They also seized ammunition including casing for a .22 rifle, shotgun shells and other ammunition.

Garton said the man was arrested at a nearby address.

After speaking with him, they found an air rifle in the area.

A search of bushes near the property revealed another rifle, ammunition, syringes and empty bags of what police alleged contained methamphetamine.

The man was charged with drug offences concerning the possession of utensils and unlawful possession of ammunition.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.