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Teenagers Arrested After Leaving Cannabis Bag at Op-Shop

3/9/2026

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Two teenagers left a bag containing cannabis, scales, and $3,700 outside a Southland op-shop in February.
Staff brought the bag inside after noticing a strong odor and discovering 43.2 grams of cannabis.
Police detained the teenagers under the Search and Surveillance Act.
A vehicle search recovered an air pistol, a police scanner, and $810 in cash, bringing the total recovered to $4,510 from illegal activity.
Both teenagers were arrested.

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Story summary

Two teenagers left a bag containing cannabis, scales, and $3,700 outside a Southland op-shop in February.
Staff brought the bag inside after noticing a strong odor and discovering 43.2 grams of cannabis.
Police detained the teenagers under the Search and Surveillance Act.
A vehicle search recovered an air pistol, a police scanner, and $810 in cash, bringing the total recovered to $4,510 from illegal activity.
Both teenagers were arrested.