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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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