Tag: firearm
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Loaded Firearm and Nitrous Oxide Found After Traffic Stop in Epsom
Auckland Police have located a loaded firearm and nitrous oxide following a traffic stop in Epsom. On Thursday evening, a road policing unit observed a speeding saloon in Epsom. A traffic stop was initiated on Green Lane West around 5:30…
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement Auckland PoliceEpsomFirearmNitrous OxideTraffic StopDrug PossessionCareless DrivingNew Zealand Police
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Three Arrested After Armed Police Respond to Firearm Report in Petone
Three people have been taken into custody by police in Petone following reports of a possible firearm on East Street. Emergency services were called to the Lower Hutt suburb around 7:20 am on Good Friday. Armed police were deployed as…
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Police Arrest Three After Burglary Investigation and Foot Chase
Police have arrested three people in connection with a burglary, including one suspect apprehended after a nearly one-kilometer foot chase. The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, assisted by the Tactical Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a Rānui address on…
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Man Charged After Dunedin Incident Involving Police Shot
A 46-year-old man arrested in Dunedin overnight faces multiple charges after a series of events on Thursday evening. The man was apprehended in Fraser's Gully after attempting to evade police. During the pursuit, police discharged a firearm, though no injuries…
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Police Seek Public Assistance Following Cannons Creek Assault
Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an assault that occurred in Cannons Creek this morning. The incident took place just before 7:40am in Dido Place, following reports of a firearm being discharged. One person sustained moderate injuries…
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Three Youths Arrested Following Hamilton Aggravated Robbery
Three youths have been arrested in Hamilton following an aggravated robbery on Mill Street. Police were alerted to the incident, which involved a stolen vehicle, at approximately 6:40am. According to Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner, no one was…
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Stolen Bentley Leads to Discovery of Multiple Vehicles and Firearm
An investigation into a stolen Bentley has led North Shore Police to recover almost half a dozen stolen vehicles and a shotgun. The Waitematā East’s Tactical Crime Unit began investigating a burglary on the North Shore in the early hours…
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Two Mongrel Mob Members Arrested After Police Pursuit in Wairoa
Two Mongrel Mob members have been charged following an incident in Wairoa, thanks to the work of police staff. According to Inspector Danny Kirk, Area Commander for Tairawhiti, the arrests occurred after an event yesterday afternoon. At around midday, Detectives…
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Police Investigate Brooklyn Shooting, Appeal for Information
Wellington Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident at Pukehinau Flats in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoon. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch, the investigation is focused on determining the events leading up to the shotgun being discharged.…
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Man Arrested After Police Chase in West Auckland
A 33-year-old man was arrested after fleeing from police in Westgate this afternoon. At approximately 4:20 p.m., authorities received reports of a vehicle being driven erratically in Westgate, with a firearm reportedly visible inside. Ground units tracked the vehicle through…
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Man Charged After Officer Shot in Flat Bush Incident
A 47-year-old man is due to appear in Manukau District Court today following an incident in Flat Bush where a police officer was shot. The incident occurred yesterday morning at a property on Chapel Road, where officers were conducting inquiries.…
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Man in Custody After Firearm Discharged at Police in Flat Bush
A man has been taken into custody in Flat Bush following an incident where a firearm was discharged at police officers. The incident occurred just after 9.30am, as officers were conducting inquiries at a property on Chapel Road. One officer…
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Gisborne Police Identify Homicide Victim as Bill Pine Maangi
Police have identified Bill Pine Maangi, 36, of Te Hapara, Gisborne, as the victim of Monday's homicide. Detective Inspector Martin James stated that police are supporting Mr. Maangi’s family and keeping them informed about the investigation. Police were called to…
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Firearm Recovered, Man Faces Court After Bail Breach
A man is heading back to court after police in New Lynn recovered a firearm following a bail breach. Early Tuesday morning, a Henderson Beat Team member spotted the man driving a car. According to Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager,…
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Stolen Vehicle Leads to Firearm Discovery in Whangārei
A stolen vehicle incident in Whangārei led to the discovery of a firearm and ammunition. On Tuesday afternoon, police spotted a stolen vehicle travelling south on Otaika Road. Senior Sergeant Rene Rakete says that when officers signalled for the vehicle…
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Arrest Made in Hobsonville Firearm Incident
A 24-year-old Auckland man has been charged with Wounding with Intent and Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, following an incident in Hobsonville around 4.40pm yesterday, September 16. The man will appear in the Waitākere District Court later today. Police believe…
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Man Arrested in Queenstown with Firearm and Drugs
A 30-year-old man is facing charges after police discovered a modified firearm, cocaine, and shotgun shells in his vehicle in Queenstown. The vehicle was stopped at approximately 4:30 a.m. yesterday on Suburb Street, after it aroused police suspicion. The search…
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Person Charged After Webb Street Incident in Wellington
A 37-year-old person has been charged with unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm, following an incident in Webb Street, Wellington today. The person is scheduled to appear in Wellington District Court on 11 September. Police have thanked those impacted by the…
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Person in Custody After Firearm Sighting in Wellington
A person is in police custody following a reported firearm sighting on Webb Street, Wellington. Officers entered a building on Webb Street at 6.15pm and took the individual into custody without incident. Following the arrest, police will remain at the…
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Armed Offenders Squad Responds to Firearm Sighting in Wellington
Police in Wellington are currently engaging with a person inside a Webb Street building following a report of a possible firearm sighting. The incident began around 1.20pm when police received a report that an individual was seen with what appeared…
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Man Arrested After Shots Fired at Police in Palmerston North
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after two incidents in the past 48 hours involving gunshots fired towards police in Palmerston North. The shots were aimed at officers after they attempted to stop suspicious vehicles. Superintendent Dion Bennett, Central District…
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Man with Killer Beez Links Arrested After Foot Pursuit in Ōtara
A 31-year-old man with links to the Killer Beez gang is facing multiple charges after a foot pursuit with Ōtara community police on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred after the man, who had a warrant out for his arrest, was…
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Cannabis Grow Operation Shut Down in Greymouth
A 41-year-old man is facing charges after police seized over 100 cannabis plants, a firearm, and ammunition in Greymouth. The warrant is part of Tasman Police’s effort to crack down on criminals profiting from drug sales. About 12:30pm on Monday,…
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Man Arrested in Levin After Firearm Incident
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Levin following reports of a firearm being discharged. The incident occurred at approximately 3:10 pm in the vicinity of Mabel Street, Levin. According to Acting Manawatu Area Commander, Inspector Ash Gurney, officers arrived on…
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Levin Residents Shaken After Recent Shootings
Police have increased patrols in Levin following several firearm-related incidents over two days. Manawatu Area Commander Inspector Ross Grantham has described the shootings as “brainless violence” that endangers the community. Authorities are investigating multiple reports, including one where a man…
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Arrest Made After Stokes Valley Shooting
A 25-year-old man from Taitā has been charged, and a vehicle seized, following a shooting in Stokes Valley on Sunday. Police were called to Hanson Grove around 9am after reports of a firearm being discharged. A man was found with…
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Woman in Court After Hawke's Bay Hospital Lockdown
A 21-year-old woman is due to reappear in Hastings District Court on August 4, following an incident that led to a lockdown at Hawke’s Bay Hospital and nearby schools. Police were called to the hospital at 1.20pm on Wednesday, July…
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Ammunition and Drugs Seized After Kaitaia Arrest
A 49-year-old Kaitaia man is due to appear in court today on ammunition and drug charges after police responded to reports of a man with a firearm in the Pāmapūria area on Saturday. Police arrived at the address and saw…
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Loaded Shotgun Found During Vehicle Stop in Mt Roskill
A loaded shotgun was discovered during a vehicle stop in Mt Roskill early this morning. At approximately 2.10am, police units stopped a wanted vehicle on Dominion Road. Inspector Wayne Kitcher, Auckland City West Area Prevention Manager, stated that officers noticed…
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Northcote Vehicle Stop Uncovers Firearm, Ammunition, and Drugs
A routine vehicle stop in Northcote led to the discovery of a loaded sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, and methamphetamine, according to the New Zealand Police. At approximately 1:00 am, officers pulled over a BMW on Ocean View Road, resulting in a…
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