Routine traffic stop lands man in custody
Location:
Counties Manukau

A man who attempted to run from Police during a routine traffic stop should have stayed put.

At about 2.30am this morning, officers conducting routine traffic stops along Roscommon Road, Clendon Park signalled for the driver of a Mazda Axela to pull over.

Inspector MinHo Lee, Counties Manukau Central Area Prevention Manager, says the driver stopped and got out before attempting to run away.

“Officers quickly apprehended the man and after smelling cannabis coming from the vehicle a search was carried out.

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Police found a substantial amount of cash during a routine traffic stop in Clendon Park.