Shortly before 10:00 a.m. on Thursday February 27, 2025, police officers approached a male seated inside a motorcar parked on Parliament Street, City of Hamilton, in relation to a report made to police.

While speaking with the subject, officers observed a clear plastic bag containing what appeared to be the controlled drug, cannabis, in a conspicuous location inside the vehicle.

The subject was informed that he would be detained for a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972.

He was initially compliant, but upon exiting the vehicle, he ran off with the officers giving chase.

The suspect made his way into a nearby business, where he was located and detained without further incident.

He was arrested for an offence under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972 and transported to Hamilton Police Station, where his detention was authorized.

There were no injuries to any of the parties involved and no damage to any property during this event.