A police helicopter was led to a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in the West Auckland suburb of New Windsor by the suspicious early morning activities of an armed man.
The Eagle helicopter and a dog unit were investigating an unrelated matter before 5am on Monday, when the eyes in the sky spotted a man acting suspiciously behind properties.
Video released by police shows the man sneaking around behind homes in the inner West Auckland suburb.
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He attempted to avoid police but was tracked down and arrested.
In a statement, police said the man was taken into custody and a bag allegedly containing a firearm and a large quantity of methamphetamine was located nearby.
In the process, police also located a suspected clandestine meth lab operating at a nearby address.
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A 33-year-old man has been charged with a range of offences, including unlawful possession of a firearm, possession for supply of methamphetamine and manufacturing methamphetamine.
He is now before the court.
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