A 70-year-old man and 50-year-old woman are facing drug charges after being caught at the Picton ferry terminal allegedly carrying meth intended for distribution.
The man disembarked from the ferry and was found with one ounce of methamphetamine, estimated to be worth between $5000 and $7000, on October 1.
The 70-year-old was facing 13 charges related to the supply of methamphetamine and cannabis.
A 50-year-old woman, described by police as an “associate”, was charged with supplying methamphetamine.
“We believe these drugs were intended for distribution in the Marlborough region,” Detective Sergeant Ben Smith said.
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Both offenders were due to appear in the Blenheim District Court on November 24.
A search was carried out by police yesterday, and further arrests were being considered.
Smith urged the public to help police with its probe.
“We welcome information from anyone who has concerns about methamphetamine production or distribution in their community,” he said.
Anyone with information was asked to report it online, by calling 105, or 111 if it was happening now.
