Tag: firearm_seizure

Drugs and Firearms Seized in Overnight Auckland Traffic Stops

9 Jul 2026 12:43 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police arrested two men in Auckland after separate traffic stops uncovered drugs, cash, and firearms. Incidents in Penrose and Dairy Flat led to charges for possession and unlawful carrying of weapons.

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Police Seize Loaded Firearm and Weapons After Gang Patch Stop in Palmerston North

6 May 2026 11:42 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A routine stop for a gang insignia violation in Palmerston North led New Zealand Police to uncover a loaded, cut-down .22 calibre rifle, a machete, and ammunition, resulting in multiple weapons and gang-related charges for a 36-year-old man.

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