Police who stopped an alleged drug mule near Taupo say they found $500,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in his truck bound for Christchurch.
Michael Sean Murray, 54, was pulled over by police on State Highway 1 because of the manner of his driving, NZME. understands.
His Chevrolet Silverado truck was searched and officers say they found 0.5kg of P concealed in four separate containers hidden under linings of the truck deck. Police allege that the drugs - which have a street value of $500,000 - were picked up in Auckland by Murray who was taking them to Christchurch.
Murray, from Timaru, appeared in the dock at Christchurch District Court today.
Defence counsel Kerry Cook said there would be no application for bail.
