“During the search, the man fled on foot along Terminus St. Officers pursued him and witnessed him allegedly discarding an item as he ran. He was apprehended a short distance away following a brief struggle, with officers taking control safely.
“A subsequent search located a quantity of methamphetamine both on the man and in the discarded container. In total, approximately 8.5g of meth was recovered.”
The man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court charged with possession for supply and escaping from police custody.
Police said they will be opposing bail.