3D-printed firearm and drugs seized during Stratford traffic stop

Monday 17 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 17 Aug, 1:53pm

Police discovered a cache of weapons, ammunition, and drugs during a routine traffic stop in Stratford early Monday morning. Officers reported smelling cannabis and seeing drug paraphernalia in the vehicle, which included a.22 3D-printed firearm found near the driver's feet.

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1. StuffMon 17 Aug, 1:11pm

   3D-printed firearm found in driver’s footwell after traffic stop (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 17 Aug, 1:53pm

   Smell of cannabis leads police to seize firearms, drugs in Taranaki (opens in new tab)