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  •   Home > News > National > Lower South Island

    A man's facing multiple charges after Police found a sawn-off shotgun and cocaine in his car in Queenstown

    A man's facing multiple charges after Police found a sawn-off shotgun and cocaine in his car in Queenstown


    Officers stopped and searched the vehicle in the early hours of yesterday morning on Suburb Street.

    Area Commander Inspector Paula Enoka says they found the shotgun, ammo and a substantial amount of cocaine.

    A set of electronic scales was also seized.

    The 30-year old man is due to appear in Queenstown District Court next month.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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