Cops find dope, $242,000

Police found nearly $250,000 in cash, weapons and 6kg of drugs in the Manukau area in two incidents.

Officers were called on Friday to a possible domestic dispute in Ronwood Ave and found two men standing next to their vehicle who smelled of cannabis.

Police searched the vehicle and seized $242,000 in cash, 1kg of cannabis, a stun gun, other weapons and stolen property.

Detective Inspector John Tims said the vehicle was linked to a house in Kaitaia. Northland police searched the property and found more drugs.

Two men, aged 32 and 40, have been charged and were remanded in custody.

On Sunday about 2.40am, a 37-year-old driver was pulled over in Preston Rd, Otara, for speeding.

After detecting a strong cannabis smell, two officers searched the car and found 5kg of the drug in the boot.

"The two officers also found paperwork that led to the finding of a cannabis cultivation [operation] at a storage unit in Otara," Mr Tims said.

The man was charged with possession of cannabis for supply.

- NZPA