Tag: firearms
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Rotorua Police Seize Illegal Rifle, Knife, Ammunition, and Drugs in Early Morning Stop
Rotorua police stopped a vehicle with false plates, leading to the discovery of a hunting rifle, ammunition, a knife, and cannabis. Two men, aged 23 and 20, face firearms charges and will appear in court on June 4.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues RotoruaNew Zealand PoliceFirearmsCannabisVehicle StopBay of PlentyCourt
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Youths Apprehended for Unlawful Stag Hunting in Central Otago
New Zealand Police have referred two youths to youth justice after they unlawfully hunted two prize stags in Bendigo, Central Otago. Firearms and antlers were seized, highlighting ongoing poaching concerns in the district.
Law EnforcementBusinessSocial IssuesLegalEnvironmentAgricultureEconomy Unlawful HuntingCentral OtagoNew Zealand PoliceYouth JusticePoachingFirearmsCromwell
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Police Crack Down on Gang Violence in Wairoa, Mahia with Arrests and Seizures
Eastern District Police made multiple arrests and seized firearms and drugs in Wairoa and Mahia, targeting increased gang and firearm violence. Operations led to charges for unlawful possession and drug offenses, with police committed to reducing gang-related harm.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues WairoaMahiaEastern District PoliceGangsFirearmsDrug OffendingArrestsNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged with Double Murder in December 2025 Ruatiti Homicides
A 30-year-old man faces murder charges for the December 2025 deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole. Police continue to search the Murumuru Road scene for a missing, potentially modified semi-automatic shotgun while appealing for public information.
Law EnforcementLegalAustralasia CrimeHomicideRuatitiWhanganui District CourtNew Zealand PoliceBrendon and Trina ColeFirearms
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Murchison Man Faces Charges After Discovery of Illegal Firearms, Explosives, and Drugs
A 60-year-old Murchison man was arrested and charged after police found illegal firearms, explosives, and drugs at his property, with the New Zealand Defence Force disposing of the explosives.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaLegalSocial IssuesMilitary MurchisonNelson PoliceFirearmsExplosivesDrugsArrestNew Zealand Defence Force
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Five Firearms Seized in Te Atatū Peninsula Warrant
Police seized five firearms, ammunition, and body armour in Te Atatū Peninsula after a search warrant linked to alleged gang supply. One man faces multiple charges.
Law EnforcementPolitics and Government FirearmsPoliceSearch WarrantTe Atatū PeninsulaGang MembersCriminal ChargesCommunity SafetyNew Zealand Police
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Police Discover Drugs and Firearms in Southland Operation
Eastern Southland Police targeted drug suppliers in Gore and Riversdale, leading to two arrests, the discovery of cannabis, firearms, and Class A and B drugs.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Drug arrestsSouthlandGoreRiversdaleOperation NightforceCannabis cultivationFirearmsNew Zealand Police
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Operation Diablo Nets Drugs, Firearms, and Arrests in Southland
A police operation targeting gang-related drug offenses in Southland has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine, cannabis, firearms, and cash.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Operation DiabloSouthlandInvercargillDrug SeizureFirearmsArrestsOrganised CrimeNew Zealand Police
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North Island Drug Operation Nets Vapes, Guns, and Ferraris
Police in New Zealand have seized illicit vapes, drugs, guns, and luxury vehicles, including Ferraris, in a North Island operation targeting drug-related criminal activity.
Law EnforcementHealthSocial IssuesLegal North IslandWellingtonAucklandDrugsFirearmsAsset Recovery UnitNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Seize Two Firearms in Overnight Vehicle Stops
Auckland police seized two firearms in separate overnight incidents. One man was found with a 3D-printed firearm, while a shotgun was discovered in another vehicle's boot. Three face charges.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandFirearmsVehicle StopCrimeWayne KitcherNew Zealand PoliceAuckland District Court
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Illegal Hunting Investigation in Canterbury Leads to Firearm Seizures and Licence Suspensions
A police investigation into illegal hunting in North Canterbury has resulted in the seizure of 31 firearms, the suspension of six firearms licenses, and multiple court appearances.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia illegal huntingCanterburyfirearmsNational Organised Crime GroupFirearms Registrycourt appearancescrimeNew Zealand Police
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Christchurch Man Charged After Allegedly Faking Car Theft
A 36-year-old Christchurch man faces multiple charges after reporting a car theft that police allege was fabricated. The investigation uncovered firearms, knives, and other weapons in the vehicle.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ChristchurchCar TheftFirearmsFalse StatementVolkswagenBurwoodNew Zealand Police
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Homemade Firearms Seized in Henderson, New Zealand
A 20-year-old man was arrested after police discovered homemade and 3D-printed firearms at a Henderson property. He faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hendersonfirearmssearch warrantcrimeJosh LautogoWaitematā CIBNew Zealand Police
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Further Firearms Charges Laid After Traffic Stop in New Lynn
A man, initially stopped for driving while forbidden, faces additional charges after a search warrant revealed a loaded rifle, ammunition, methamphetamine, and cannabis at a Glen Eden address.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnGlen EdenWaitākere District CourtWaitematā Gang Disruption UnitFirearmsDrugsCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Firearms Seized, Four Arrested in Whanganui Police Operation
Whanganui police executed a search warrant at a Puriri Street property, uncovering multiple hidden firearms and a cannabis growing operation, leading to the arrest of four individuals.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Whanganuifirearmsarrestssearch warrantCriminal Investigation BranchcannabiscrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland police operation nets 11 arrests, seizes firearms, drugs, and cash
A five-month joint operation between the National Organised Crime Group and New Zealand Customs has led to eleven arrests and the seizure of nearly $1 million in cash, firearms, and drugs.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal Operation MextedNational Organised Crime GroupNew Zealand CustomsAucklandDrug SmugglingFirearmsMethamphetamineNew Zealand Police
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Waitomo Shooting: Police Release Photos of Tom Phillips' Campsite
Police release photos of Tom Phillips' Waitomo campsite following a shooting that critically injured an officer. Three firearms recovered as investigations continue.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsLegalMedia WaitomoTom PhillipsShootingPoliceFirearmsInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Two Arrested, Firearms and Drugs Seized in West Coast Operation
Two men arrested in Hokitika after police find firearms, a cannabis grow room, and stolen property. Both are due in Greymouth District Court on September 3.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal West CoastHokitikafirearmscannabismethamphetaminearrestsGreymouth District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Bay of Plenty Firearms Operation Nets Arrests, Licence Suspension
A police operation targeting illegal firearms in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne has resulted in charges against three licensed firearms holders and the suspension of a firearms dealer's license.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Bay of PlentyGisbornefirearmsNational Organised Crime GroupFirearms Safety AuthoritycrimeAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Police Seize Drugs, Firearms, and Cash in Hutt Valley Operation
Wellington police seize firearms, cash, and drugs, disrupting methamphetamine supply in the Hutt Valley. Two people are in custody facing drug and firearm charges after Operation Trunk.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Wellington DistrictHutt ValleyOperation TrunkMethamphetamineFirearmsCrime StoppersNational Organised Crime GroupNew Zealand Police
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Police Investigate Gang-Related Offenses in Levin
Police in Levin investigate gang-related offenses, including a vehicle incident and a shooting. A Gang Conflict Warrant is in place, and the police presence has increased.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues LevinManawatūGang Conflict WarrantfirearmspoliceCrime StoppersVincent StreetNew Zealand Police
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Weapons Seized in Levin Following Gang Conflict
Following a series of firearms incidents, police in Levin, New Zealand, have seized four firearms and a knife after enacting a Gang Conflict Warrant. Enquiries into drug importation are ongoing.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesWorld New Zealand PoliceLevinfirearmsknifegang conflictRoss GranthamManawatū
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Operation Hawk Nets Arrests and Seizures in Invercargill and Mataura Island
A police operation targeting illegal hunting in Invercargill and Mataura Island has led to arrests and the seizure of firearms, ammunition, drugs, and a vehicle.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Operation HawkInvercargillMataura IslandFirearmsDrugsArrestCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Three Arrested, Drugs and Firearms Seized in Canterbury
Following a surge in synthetic cannabis, three people have been arrested in Christchurch. Police seized drugs, cash, firearms and ammunition. The operation follows concerns raised by local businesses.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesHealthLegal ChristchurchCanterburysynthetic cannabisfirearmsdrug early warning systemarrestcrimeNew Zealand Police
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More Victims Identified in Tasman Fraud Case
Tasman Police identify more potential victims in a fraud case after a couple's arrest. Ten victims have now been identified and the pair will reappear in court on August 25.
Law EnforcementLegal Tasman DistrictfraudarrestChristchurch District CourtWanakafirearmsOrganised CrimeNew Zealand Police
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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. In a separate incident in Manurewa, police found a sawn-off shotgun in a vehicle during a routine traffic stop.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnManurewaFirearmsDrugsTraffic StopCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Two Arrested in Drug and Firearm Operation Across Manawatū and Auckland
Coordinated police searches in Feilding and Manurewa result in arrests for drug and firearm dealing. Operation Skip seizes drugs, cash, and weapons, with further charges expected as the investigation continues.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Operation SkipFeildingManurewadrug dealingfirearmsarrestsNew Zealand Police
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Two Arrested in Drug and Firearm Operation
Coordinated police raids in Feilding and Manurewa net two arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, and firearms. The operation targeted alleged drug and firearm dealing between the two locations.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Operation SkipFeildingManurewaDrug DealingFirearmsArrestMethamphetamineNew Zealand Police
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Men Face Charges After Allegedly Hiding Guns and Drugs in Car Engine
Two men in Patumahoe face charges after allegedly hiding guns, drugs, and cash in a car engine before police arrived. The search revealed multiple firearms, ammunition, and drugs, leading to their arrest and court appearance.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal PatumahoeCounties Manukau SouthfirearmsdrugsarrestPukekohe District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Drugs, Cash, and Firearms Seized in Ōtāhuhu, Two Arrested
Two men were arrested in Ōtāhuhu after police found firearms, illicit drugs, and cash during a search of a property. A third man was detained for deportation. Further charges are likely as investigations continue.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Ōtāhuhufirearmsillicit drugsManukau District CourtarrestNew Zealand PoliceNicole Bremner