Tag: imitation_firearm

Whangārei Driver Charged After Police Pursuit Uncovers Firearm, Drugs

7 Jul 2026 1:49 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A driver in Whangārei faces court after failing to stop for police, leading to the discovery of an imitation firearm and drugs. The 31-year-old man was arrested and his vehicle impounded.

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Whangārei Man Faces Court After Allegedly Presenting Imitation Firearm

12 Jun 2026 6:49 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Whangārei after allegedly presenting an imitation firearm while on a dirt bike. He faces charges including behaving threateningly and driving while suspended, and will appear in court on June 15.

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Man Charged After Frightening Car Theft in Auckland

21 May 2026 8:13 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A man faces charges after allegedly stealing an SUV with a child inside in Auckland. Police tracked the vehicle and arrested the suspect, who was found with a knife and an imitation firearm.

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Man Arrested with Drugs, Cash, and Imitation Firearm During Midnight Stop in Feilding

7 May 2026 11:43 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A 42-year-old man faces multiple drug and weapons charges after police in Feilding found an imitation firearm, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and $4,000 in cash strapped to his leg during a late-night stop while he was loading plywood.

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Toy Guns at Night Market Lead to Police Response and Arrests

2 Apr 2026 9:48 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police responded to reports of youths pointing imitation firearms at the public at a night market, leading to arrests and a reminder about replica weapon laws.

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Person Charged After Webb Street Incident in Wellington

10 Sep 2025 8:48 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A 37-year-old will appear in Wellington District Court on September 11 after being charged with unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm following an incident on Webb Street.

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