A search warrant was executed in Tauranga yesterday resulting in Mr Rudd being charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis, threatening to kill and attempting to procure murder.
After a first appearance in court he was bailed to reappear on 27 November. In matters of this nature the Crown Solicitor then becomes responsible for the prosecution.
Today the Crown reviewed the charges and made the decision to withdraw the charge of attempting to procure murder. Other charges remain before the court.
As this matter is before the court, Police will not be giving interviews on this statement.