By Solbin KingAn Ahipara man says he saw a suspicious aircraft hovering unusually close to the water, five days before a record-breaking methamphetamine bust. The local resident, who didn't want to be named, said he witnessed an "absolutely unusual" situation last Wednesday evening between 11pm to midnight. Prior to the bust, the man saw a suspicious boat on a beach. He said no aircraft flew through Ahipara at night and only rescue helicopters or sightseeing aircraft flew during the day. The man reported the incident to police yesterday and his inquiries were currently being followed up.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 15, 2016 10:41 UTC