A man and a woman from Whanganui will appear in court today after drugs and cash were found when the vehicle they were in was stopped for speeding.
A Highway Patrol car stopped the car on SH4 at Horopito around 3.10pm on Sunday, 9 May after it was clocked doing 120k/ph.
Police recovered from the vehicle a small quantity of methamphetamine, two methamphetamine pipes, some sets of scales and over $30,000 in cash.
A search warrant was later carried out at an address in Whanganui and further evidence of drug dealing was found including a quantity of cannabis.
A 39-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman will appear at Whanganui District Court charged with possession for supply. The woman has also been charged with driving whilst disqualified.
Further charges may follow.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 06 351 2546 or 027 234 8256.