Whangārei firearms incident: Police and AOS search home, man in custody

Police are continuing to make inquiries after a firearm was allegedly discharged at a Port Whangārei property. Photo / NZME

Police have executed a search warrant in Whangārei today following reports of a firearms incident on Monday night.

Inquiries are continuing after police were made aware a firearm had been allegedly discharged at a Port Whangārei property.

Whangārei-Kaipara area investigations manager Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer said information was received mid-Tuesday about the incident.

Police then carried out a search and forensic examination at Port Whangārei, locating a firearm.

A person also presented to hospital with a minor foot injury.

Another search warrant was executed today at a Kauika Rd property in the Avenues, supported by the Armed Offenders Squad.

A 35-year-old man was taken into custody in relation to unlawful possession of a firearm.

Pilmer said inquiries were ongoing and he wanted to reassure the community that the incident was isolated.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.