Tag: firearms
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Police Discover Drugs and Firearms in Southland Operation
Eastern Southland Police have arrested two individuals and seized drugs and firearms following a two-day operation targeting drug suppliers in and around Gore and Riversdale. Operation Nightforce, supported by additional district staff and a drug detection dog, focused on several…
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Operation Diablo Nets Drugs, Firearms, and Arrests in Southland
Operation Diablo has resulted in the arrest of eight people and the seizure of drugs, firearms, and cash from addresses across Southland last week. Police executed 12 search warrants at properties and vehicles in and around Invercargill, targeting gang-related drug…
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North Island Drug Operation Nets Vapes, Guns, and Ferraris
A police investigation into drug sales across New Zealand's North Island has led to the seizure of vehicles, cash, guns, drugs, and thousands of banned vapes in Wellington and Auckland. The operation, targeting methamphetamine sales, uncovered illicit vape products containing…
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Auckland Police Seize Two Firearms in Overnight Vehicle Stops
Auckland police seized two firearms in separate incidents overnight. During vehicle stops in central Auckland, officers pulled over a vehicle on Customs Street West around 12:20 a.m. According to Relieving Auckland Central Area Commander, Inspector Wayne Kitcher, officers noticed a…
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Illegal Hunting Investigation in Canterbury Leads to Firearm Seizures and Licence Suspensions
An investigation into illegal hunting in North Canterbury has led to the seizure of 31 firearms and the suspension of six firearms licences. The police operation, supported by the Firearms Safety Authority – Te Tari Pūreke, uncovered a network of…
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Christchurch Man Charged After Allegedly Faking Car Theft
A 36-year-old man from Burwood is facing charges after allegedly reporting a false car theft in Christchurch. Police were called around 5.30am on Tuesday after the man claimed he was threatened by an armed assailant who stole his Volkswagen. He…
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Homemade Firearms Seized in Henderson, New Zealand
A cache of firearms has been seized following a search warrant at a Henderson property. On Wednesday, police received information about potential firearms at a property on Kingsdale Road and, with the help of the Armed Offenders Squad, executed a…
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Further Firearms Charges Laid After Traffic Stop in New Lynn
A man initially stopped in New Lynn for driving while forbidden now faces further firearms charges after a sawn-off shotgun, drugs, and cash were found in his vehicle. The Henderson Beat Team's traffic stop led to a subsequent search warrant…
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Firearms Seized, Four Arrested in Whanganui Police Operation
Last week, Whanganui police teams executed a search warrant at a Puriri Street property, leading to the discovery of multiple hidden firearms and the arrest of four people. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Carey Priest of the Whanganui Criminal Investigation Branch…
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Auckland police operation nets 11 arrests, seizes firearms, drugs, and cash
A five-month operation in Auckland, targeting a transnational organised criminal cell, has resulted in 11 arrests and the recovery of firearms, drugs, and nearly NZ$1 million in cash. Operation Mexted, a joint investigation by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG)…
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Waitomo Shooting: Police Release Photos of Tom Phillips' Campsite
Police have released photos of a makeshift campsite where Tom Phillips and his children were hiding before Monday's shooting in Waitomo. The camp, located about 2 kilometers from the shooting scene on Te Anga Road, was found by specialist police…
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Two Arrested, Firearms and Drugs Seized in West Coast Operation
Two men were arrested on the West Coast following the execution of two search warrants in the Hokitika area on Wednesday, August 27, at approximately 7:30 am. The operation led to the discovery of three firearms, a cannabis grow room,…
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Bay of Plenty Firearms Operation Nets Arrests, Licence Suspension
A police operation in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne targeting firearms headed for the black market has led to charges against three licensed firearms holders and the suspension of a firearms dealer's license. The National Organised Crime Group (NOCG), with…
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Police Seize Drugs, Firearms, and Cash in Hutt Valley Operation
A police operation in Wellington District has led to the seizure of firearms, cash, and drugs, including materials for pipe bombs. Operation Trunk targeted methamphetamine supply intended for the Hutt Valley community. The three-month investigation, led by the National Organised…
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Police Investigate Gang-Related Offenses in Levin
Police in Levin are investigating gang-related offenses, including an incident where a vehicle allegedly drove towards a police car. Acting Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ash Gurney said the vehicle failed to stop but was later impounded. Enquiries are ongoing to…
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Weapons Seized in Levin Following Gang Conflict
Police in Levin, New Zealand, have seized five weapons following a Gang Conflict Warrant enacted on Thursday, August 21, after four firearms incidents in four days. The seized items include four firearms and one knife. Manawatū Area Commander, Inspector Ross…
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Operation Hawk Nets Arrests and Seizures in Invercargill and Mataura Island
Two men have been arrested, and firearms, ammunition, and drugs seized, following search warrants executed in Invercargill and Mataura Island as part of Operation Hawk, targeting illegal hunters and associated criminal activity. Four warrants were executed, resulting in the seizure…
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Three Arrested, Drugs and Firearms Seized in Canterbury
Three individuals have been apprehended in Christchurch following the execution of five search warrants, resulting in the seizure of synthetic cannabis, cash, and firearms. The operation was carried out by Canterbury’s Organised Crime Team, prompted by a recent surge in…
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More Victims Identified in Tasman Fraud Case
Tasman District Police have identified 10 potential victims in a fraud investigation involving a couple accused of defrauding a person of more than $1 million. Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Dye said that following media coverage of the pair’s arrest last…
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Traffic Stops in New Lynn and Manurewa Uncover Firearms and Drugs
A speeding vehicle stop in New Lynn led to the discovery of firearms and drugs early this morning. At approximately 3am, a patrolling unit noticed a vehicle speeding along Titirangi Road. Inspector Kelly Farrant, Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, stated…
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Two Arrested in Drug and Firearm Operation Across Manawatū and Auckland
Two men were arrested in coordinated police searches in Feilding and Manurewa on Friday, August 8, as part of Operation Skip. The operation targeted alleged drug and firearm dealing between the two locations. Detective Sergeant Nick Lawton said the police…
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Two Arrested in Drug and Firearm Operation
A police operation targeting drug and firearm dealing has led to the arrest of two men in coordinated raids in Feilding and Manurewa. The operation, named "Operation Skip", involved simultaneous house searches in the Manawatū and Auckland areas on Friday,…
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Men Face Charges After Allegedly Hiding Guns and Drugs in Car Engine
Two men are facing charges after allegedly attempting to conceal firearms, drugs, and cash in a car's engine bay before police arrived at a Patumahoe address. Acting on a report of threatening behaviour, Counties Manukau South Police, including the Armed…
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Drugs, Cash, and Firearms Seized in Ōtāhuhu, Two Arrested
Two men have been arrested in Ōtāhuhu following a police search that uncovered firearms, illicit drugs, and cash. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on August 7, police responded to a report of a male confronting another male with a firearm at…
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Wairarapa Police Target Illegal Hunting
Masterton Police are cracking down on unlawful hunting in the Wairarapa region, with several individuals facing charges related to illegal poaching. A 50-year-old man is due to appear in the Masterton District Court on August 4, facing charges of unlawful…
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Waikato Police Seize Drugs, Gun, and Cash in Matamata-Piako Operation
A police operation targeting drug suppliers in Matamata-Piako has led to the seizure of a gun, cash, and over half a kilogram of cocaine. Officers executed warrants at properties in Matamata and Cambridge, discovering more than half a kilogram of…
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Three Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered in Nelson Burglaries
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and faces charges related to burglaries and thefts from vehicles in the Richmond and Stoke areas. Nelson police executed search warrants, recovering stolen property, two firearms, and class A and C drugs. A 33-year-old…
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Man Arrested After Shots Fired on Karangahape Road
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and faces charges related to serious injury and firearms after an incident on Karangahape Road in Auckland early this morning. Police responded to the scene at approximately 3.50am following reports of multiple shots fired.…
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Two Arrested After Firearms Incident in Gisborne
Two men, aged 29 and 50, have been arrested in Gisborne following a firearms incident on Colin Street. Police were called to an address at around 6:30 a.m. after reports of vehicle damage and a firearm being presented at the…
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New Zealand Firearms Registry Logs 400,000th Firearm
New Zealand's Firearms Registry has recorded its 400,000th firearm linked to a licence holder. Te Tari Pureke – Firearms Safety Authority reported over 1,000 guns were added to the Registry on May 1. Currently, 36 percent of licensed gun owners,…
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