Bag of cannabis and cash accidentally donated to NZ charity shop
Summary
Two teenagers accidentally left a backpack containing marijuana and cash at a charity shop in New Zealand. The teenagers were later arrested by local police. Recreational cannabis use is illegal in New Zealand.Key Facts
- Two teenagers accidentally left a bag with marijuana and cash outside a charity shop in New Zealand.
- The bag contained 43.2 grams of marijuana and NZ$3,700 (about $2,200) in cash.
- The incident happened in the Southland region on February 18.
- Charity shop staff initially thought the bag was a regular donation.
- Police arrested the teenagers after they returned looking for the bag.
- The police also found an air pistol and a police scanner in the teenagers' vehicle.
- In New Zealand, having a police scanner is legal, but using it for information is not.
- Recreational cannabis use and selling are illegal in New Zealand.
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