SMS lands drug dealer behind bars

Text messaging may have some advantages, but a New Zealand drug dealer has found that it can be very bad for business when you don't know where the recipient is, reports SMS lands drug dealer behind bars.

"When Anthony Crown texted a methamphetamine offer he didn't know his client was sitting in a Wellington police station having just been arrested for burglary.

Police replied to the text and arranged a drop-off point where Crown was arrested."

emily | 10:57 AM | SMS used by the Police |
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