Police said a 37-year-old man will appear in Auckland District Court today charged with unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of methamphetamine.
Just hours later, Kitcher said officers stopped a vehicle allegedly speeding on Carrington Rd in Mount Albert.
“While police were speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, they saw a suspicious looking zip-lock bag in the centre console,” Kitcher said.
“A further search of the vehicle has then located a shotgun in the boot.”
Two men, aged 41 and 27, and a 42-year-old woman have been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and will appear in Auckland District Court today.
Kitcher said police are pleased that another two firearms were now off the streets and out of the Auckland community.
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