Man arrested after shotgun and methamphetamine found in Northcote vehicle

Tuesday 15 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 15 Jul 2025, 10:25am

A 22-year-old man faces firearms and drug charges after police stopped a BMW in Northcote early this morning. During a search of the vehicle on Ocean View Road, officers allegedly discovered a loaded sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, and bags of methamphetamine.

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1. 1NewsTue 15 Jul 2025, 7:42am

   Sawn-off shotgun, meth found during Auckland vehicle search (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 15 Jul 2025, 8:31am

   Shotgun and meth found during search of car (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 15 Jul 2025, 10:25am

   Cop-stop: Drugs, sawn-off shotgun and ammo found in BMW at 1am in Auckland’s Northcote (opens in new tab)