Two people to appear in court after drugs found in Newtown
Wednesday 16 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Police were called to a Wellington property to report a trespasser when a woman allegedly told her partner to hide drugs. A subsequent search of the Newtown home uncovered ecstasy, methamphetamine and cocaine.
Key facts
4 facts
- A 29-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man were remanded in custody
- Drugs found included ecstasy, methamphetamine, and cocaine
- The incident occurred at a property in Newtown, Wellington
- Police were initially called regarding a trespass complaint
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
A 29-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man are due to appear in Wellington District Court on drug-related charges. The pair were remanded in custody following a police search of a Newtown property.
Police were originally called to the residence in the early hours of Wednesday regarding a trespass complaint. While officers were still on the phone with the caller, the woman was allegedly overheard telling her partner to hide drugs.
A search warrant was obtained after officers attended the scene to deal with the trespass matter. The search uncovered ecstasy, methamphetamine, and cocaine in quantities sufficient to support supply-related charges.
Inspector Dean Silvester stated, "I commend our staff for their vigilance". He added that police take a firm approach to removing drugs from communities.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and 1News.