A man faces additional charges after police found two guns and shotgun ammunition in follow-up inquires after a traffic stop in Porirua earlier this week.
Officers stopped the vehicle in Cannons Creek at around 4pm on Tuesday, February 4, after noticing “a person of interest” in the passenger seat.
The 34-year-old man was arrested in relation to a warrant to arrest.
The next day, police searched his home nearby and found two guns, shotgun ammunition, and gang insignia — which had allegedly been displayed during an incident in January.
The man was due to reappear in the Porirua District Court on Friday, February 21.
He was charged with the prohibited display of gang insignia in a public place, burglary, assaulting a female, intentional damage, speaking threateningly, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
“Further charges relating to the two firearms are being considered,” Detective Sergeant Vincent Smylie said.
“Police are glad to have been able to pull two more unlawfully possessed firearms off the street, as they have the ability to cause serious harm in our community.
“We will continue to target offenders who show little regard for the community, including violent offenders, and those who unlawfully possess firearms.”
