Meth utensils found in vehicle

Police discovered meth utensils in a vehicle after it was seen tailgating and driving erratically.

Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said police were called to Princes St at 4pm on Wednesday after reports of a vehicle driving dangerously.

The vehicle was located at a petrol station and police spoke to the two occupants, a 51-year-old male driver and his 55-year-old male passenger.

The driver was believed to be under the influence of drugs, and after seeing drug paraphernalia in the vehicle police initiated a search, Snr Sgt Bond said.

The driver refused to undergo the compulsory impairment test so was arrested and charged with refusing an officer’s request, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of drug utensils.

The passenger took exception to the police carrying out their duties and tried to intervene.

He was arrested for obstruction and possession of utensils for methamphetamine use, which were located on his person.

Both men appeared in court yesterday.