Tag: armed_offenders_squad
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Man Arrested After Armed Incident in Wadestown
A man was arrested in Wadestown after allegedly threatening residents with a weapon. Police used OC spray, tasers, and a single shot to subdue the suspect, who is now in custody and receiving hospital treatment.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal WadestownAnne StreetArrestArmed Offenders SquadPolice Negotiation TeamIPCANew Zealand Police
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Armed Offenders Squad Responds to Firearm Sighting in Wellington
Police in Wellington are engaging with an individual in a Webb Street building after reports of a firearm sighting. Cordons are in place, causing disruption, as authorities work to resolve the situation safely.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WellingtonWebb StreetfirearmArmed Offenders SquadpoliceNew Zealand PoliceMark Oliver
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Search Warrant Executed in Maketu Following Death Investigation
Police execute a search warrant in Maketu as part of the investigation into the death of Zain Matenga Taikato Fox. Cordons are in place, but there is no risk to public safety.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld Maketusearch warrantArmed Offenders SquadZain Matenga Taikato FoxRotorua HospitalIwi Liaison OfficersCraig RawlinsonNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Aggravated Robbery and Firearms Incident in Northland
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery in Kawakawa and a firearms incident in Kaikohe. The incidents are not believed to be random, and police are following lines of enquiry.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues KawakawaNorthlandAggravated RobberyFirearms IncidentKaikoheState Highway 1Armed Offenders SquadNZ Police