The 16-year-old fled on foot to a nearby address, but a police dog tracked his whereabouts and bit him as officers were arresting him.
The teenager is now being treated in hospital for minor injuries.
Police descended on the Manurewa property around 6.30am this morning. Photo / Michael Craig
Police were also able to recover a shotgun discarded as the operation played out.
“The incident is contained, and taking another firearm out of circulation is a great outcome for our community,” Vickers said.
“Police will be laying charges in due course.”
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