Tag: firearm_seizure
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Stolen Car on Yellow Lines Leads Police to Shotgun Hidden in Guitar Case
A stolen vehicle parked on yellow lines in New Lynn led Waitematā West Police to a hidden man, a modified 12-gauge shotgun in a guitar case and two arrests.
Law EnforcementLegal New Zealand PoliceNew LynnWaitematā WestNick SalterWaitākere District Courtfirearm seizurestolen vehicle
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Man Arrested, Loaded Shotgun Seized from Stolen Vehicle in Auckland
Police arrested a 28-year-old man and seized a loaded sawn-off shotgun from a stolen vehicle in Glen Eden. The Eagle helicopter tracked the car, leading to two arrests and charges for firearm offenses.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceFirearm SeizureStolen VehicleGlen EdenKelstonArrestUnlawful Possession
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Drugs and Firearms Seized in Overnight Auckland Traffic Stops
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.
Law EnforcementLegalAustralasiaTransportationSocial Issues AucklandTraffic StopsDrug SeizureFirearm SeizureArrestsMethamphetamineCannabisNew Zealand Police
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Police Seize Loaded Firearm and Weapons After Gang Patch Stop in Palmerston North
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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics CrimeNew Zealand PolicePalmerston NorthFirearm SeizureGang Insignia ActMarty Gray