Police have recovered a number of guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition after searching a property in Auckland’s Papatoetoe last night.
The police Eagle helicopter located a vehicle of interest linked to an incident where a gun was allegedly pulled on a person on Monday night.
Area commander for Counties Manukau West inspector Dave Christoffersen said police then went to the property the car was parked outside.
Armed staff asked those inside to come out, which they did, and police searched the property.
They found “numerous” guns as well as ammunition. The haul included two shotguns, two SKS assault rifles and a MSSA rifle.
Two patched members of the TwoEight Brotherhood gang have since been charged — each facing 10 charges relating to the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
“There is no tolerance for intimidation or violence, and we will continue to go after those who are involving themselves in this offending,” Christoffersen said.
“Police will continue to investigate the initial firearms incident from Monday night, which fortunately did not result in any injuries.”
