Driver in custody after alleged near misses on Auckland's southern motorway

6:10 pm today

A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident.

Photo: RNZ

An Auckland motorist has been stopped by police after reports of near misses on the city's southern motorway.

Police started receiving calls just before 5pm on Monday evening.

A Mercedes-Benz was reportedly seen swerving across southbound lanes, narrowly missing several vehicles.

Senior sergeant Dave Readings said the vehicle was stopped south of the Papakura on-ramp, near Drury.

He said the driver and a passenger were in custody and inquiries were ongoing.

"We acknowledge those motorists who called 111 this evening so that we could prevent any harm from occurring."

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