Two people were arrested after a vehicle pulled over for speeding was searched in Auckland, leading to the discovery of nitrous oxide cannisters and a gun.
The speeding Honda was pulled over on Auckland's Green Lane West at around 5.30pm yesterday.
“As an officer was approaching the vehicle, he has observed the two occupants allegedly trying to hide balloons,” Senior Sergeant Dave Plunkett said.
A search of the Honda was carried out, resulting in a loaded sawn-off rifle and four "large cannisters" of nitrous oxide (nangs) being found.
There are calls for urgent reform, amid an increase in the amount of nitrous oxide being imported. (Source: 1News)
Both the driver, 20, and passenger 21, were arrested on the roadside.
The driver was charged with unlawful possession of a pistol, unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of a psychoactive substance, and careless driving.
He would appear in the Auckland District Court next week.
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