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Local information helped police stop a man with an illegal firearm and drugs in his vehicle.
The assistance of Ashburton residents helped police stop an alleged drug dealer in his tracks.
A 43-year-old man is facing several charges, including unlawful possession and carrying of a firearm, at the Christchurch High Court on Saturday.
Tips from the public led to a police stop of his vehicle in Ashburton the previous night, according to a police media statement.
In the vehicle was a firearm he illegally possessed, 240 grams of methamphetamine, LSD, ecstasy and 50g of cannabis. The quality of drugs led to charges of possession for supply.
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Ammunition and nearly $2000 cash were also seized from the vehicle.
In a statement to media, Senior Sergeant Leigh Jenkins thanked the Ashburton community for their “quality and timely information”.
“This is a great result,” Jenkins said.
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