Tag: armed_offenders_squad
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Man Arrested After Sawn-Off Shotgun Presented at Rotorua Police Officer
A man has been arrested in Owhata after allegedly pointing a sawn-off shotgun at a Rotorua police officer, prompting a major armed response and a general arming order.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceRotoruaOwhatafirearms incidentarrestArmed Offenders SquadWill Loughrin
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Hamilton Man, 18, Charged After Hillcrest Air Gun Shooting
An 18-year-old Hamilton man faces charges after an air gun was fired at a bus stop near Hillcrest Park, leaving one person with moderate injuries. Firearms and ammunition were later seized.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceHamiltonHillcrestfirearms incidentArmed Offenders SquadHamilton District Courtair gun
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Four Charged After Kaikohe Aggravated Burglary Left Elderly Man and Dog Seriously Injured
New Zealand Police have charged four people, including a 17-year-old, over a Kaikohe aggravated burglary in which an elderly man and a dog were seriously injured.
Law EnforcementLegal KaikoheNew Zealand Policeaggravated burglaryNorthland CIBArmed Offenders SquadKaikohe District Courtanimal cruelty
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Tairāwhiti Police Host Community Open Day in Gisborne
Tairāwhiti Police are holding an Open Day at the Gisborne Police Station on June 7. Visitors can see patrol cars, Police Dogs, and the Armed Offenders Squad, and learn about police careers.
Law EnforcementEducationEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Tairāwhiti PoliceGisborneOpen DayPolice DogsArmed Offenders SquadPolice careersNew Zealand Police
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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