Man charged after joining police convoy in vehicle with flashing lights

Tuesday 23 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 23 Dec 2025, 1:47pm

A disqualified driver has been charged with impersonating an officer after his vehicle joined a police convoy outside a Northland station. During a traffic stop, police reportedly found methamphetamine, ammunition, and a 3D-printed gun inside the car.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 23 Dec 2025, 12:09pm

   Man charged with impersonating officers after joining police convoy while disqualified and armed (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 23 Dec 2025, 12:09pm

   Fake cop, real trouble: Man arrested after allegedly posing as police (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 23 Dec 2025, 1:47pm

   Officers pull over fake undercover police car in Northland (opens in new tab)