Two men arrested over Northland cannabis growing operation

Police have uncovered another alleged large-scale illegal cannabis growing operation in Northland with 2000 plants being destroyed.

It comes only six months after 4000 cannabis plants were found in a large growing operation in Kaipara.

Yesterday police confirmed they carried out a search warrant at a property in Kerikeri on July 28 and found a large amount of cannabis.

Two men were arrested. Police would not release any further information as the case was now before the courts.

Man allegedly pulled gun on police officers during traffic stop in Auckland Central

A young man has been arrested after allegedly presenting a firearm at police following a routine traffic stop in Auckland Central.

Police pulled over the vehicle on Victoria St West around 11.44am today, Auckland City Central area commander Inspector Gary Davey said in a statement.

The driver of the vehicle supplied false details to officers and was placed under arrest.