Two people were arrested in Auckland’s Glen Innes after a report of “suspicious activity” and amid the discovery of several firearms and 70 grams of methamphetamine.
Police were called at around 2.25am this morning after two men were seen “acting suspiciously” on Farringdon Street.
Senior Sergeant Megan Dalton said they were reported to be in possession of a firearm.
“Police staff attention was drawn to two vehicles travelling together. We followed these vehicles before they separated, and officers stopped one soon after on Jellicoe Road.”
Shotgun shell casings were found in one vehicle, and the driver, a 22-year-old man, was taken into custody. The second vehicle was then found abandoned on Jellicoe Road.
A 29-year-old man was located nearby, allegedly with a 0.22 handgun.
He was then arrested.
Police said: “The vehicle, which had been reported stolen several days earlier and that he had allegedly been travelling in moments earlier, was located nearby.
“Two loaded sawn-off shotguns were located inside, along with an amount of ammunition. A search of the boot discovered two cut-down bolt action rifle and a pistol, along with other firearm parts and ammunition.”
Dalton said: “Police also located approximately 70g of methamphetamine in the vehicle.”
The 22-year-old man was charged with unlawfully possessing ammunition and will appear in the Auckland District Court on September 2.
The 29-year-old faces several charges, including seven counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession for supply of methamphetamine, and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle. He was scheduled to appear in the Auckland District Court today.