The man was stopped by police on Ponsonby Rd before 4am today. Photo / File
A pistol, methamphetamine and a machete were found in the car of a driver who claimed he was an essential worker when stopped by police.
Police say they removed the "dangerous items" after a traffic stop on Ponsonby Rd before 4am today.
The driver had claimed he was an essential
worker, however, police say this is not the case.
Upon speaking to the man further, police say they sighted drugs in the man's vehicle.
Police then searched the vehicle and seized a pistol, ammunition, a Taser device, a machete, methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia.
