Man faces charges after police find drugs and weapons in reported stolen car

Wednesday 22 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 22 Oct 2025, 1:58pm

A 36-year-old Burwood man is facing multiple charges after reporting he was kidnapped and carjacked at gunpoint on Tuesday morning. Police discovered firearms, knives, batons, hatchets, and drugs inside the vehicle he claimed was stolen.

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1. 1NewsWed 22 Oct 2025, 11:25am

   Man's bizarre 'stolen' car story ends in weapons, drugs haul (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 22 Oct 2025, 11:30am

   Car theft story unravels after police find drugs, weapons (opens in new tab)

3. The PressWed 22 Oct 2025, 12:12pm

   Elaborate carjacking tale collapses after police find guns in 'stolen' vehicle (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 22 Oct 2025, 1:58pm

   Man reports being kidnapped at gunpoint but ends up being charged (opens in new tab)