Man arrested in Pāpāmoa by armed police after he allegedly presented firearm

Armed police have arrested a man in Pāpāmoa after he allegedly presented a firearm at a person this afternoon.

Police told the Herald they were notified of a man allegedly presenting a firearm at a person on Doncaster Drive at 1.30pm.

“After initial inquiries, an 18-year-old was located on Parton Rd a short time later.

“The man was taken into custody without incident, where an imitation BB gun was located.”

Police taking a man into custody after a firearms incident in Pāpāmoa this afternoon. Photo / Cameron Avery

Armed police were at the scene and the road was cordoned off as a precaution.

Video of the arrest shows the man, wearing a red hoodie and grey shorts, slowly walking and holding his hands up behind his head while carrying an object.

He momentarily kneels as three police cars surround him. Officers can then be seen exiting their vehicles.

The man is set to appear in Tauranga District Court on February 13, charged with presenting a firearm at a person and unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm.

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