Three arrested after routine bail check

Following their noses at a bail check led to Invercargill police sniffing out three arrests, drugs, drug paraphernalia and thousands of dollars in cash.

Police said in a statement yesterday that officers were conducting a routine bail check at an Invercargill address shortly after midnight, and when an occupant of the address opened the door, officers were met with a strong smell of cannabis.

A warrantless search was then initiated under the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.

Police located drug utensils, a knuckleduster, small quantities of cannabis and methamphetamine and about $12,000 in cash.

Southland area commander Inspector Mike Bowman said this was excellent work by his staff and proved the value of routine police work like bail checks.

The three men — aged 28, 29 and 45 — have been arrested on driving, weapons and drug charges.

Further inquiries are continuing. — APL