Tag: vehicle_stop

Rotorua Police Seize Illegal Rifle, Knife, Ammunition, and Drugs in Early Morning Stop

28 May 2026 12:36 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

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.

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Auckland Police Seize Two Firearms in Overnight Vehicle Stops

16 Dec 2025 12:49 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

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.

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