Police select device for roadside drug testing rollout in Wellington

Friday 14 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 14 Nov 2025, 12:32pm

Police have chosen the Securetec DrugWipe 3 S, supplied by an Australian company, for roadside drug screening. Starting in the Wellington District in mid-December, officers will test for cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine. The scheme is expected to expand nationwide by April 2026.

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1. 1NewsFri 14 Nov 2025, 11:47am

   Detection device chosen for roadside drug screening (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 14 Nov 2025, 12:21pm

   Police select new roadside drug testing device, Securetec DrugWipe 3 S, for rollout in Wellington (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 14 Nov 2025, 12:32pm

   Australian company to supply police's new roadside drug-testing kits (opens in new tab)