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Whangārei police arrest one, seize firearm in Kiripaka

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A person has been arrested and a firearm found after police were called to a property on the outskirts of Whangārei.

Police received a report about 8.50am over threatening behaviour at a Kiripaka address, inland from the Tūtūkākā Coast, that involved two people known to each other.

A police spokesperson said one person was quickly arrested and no one had been hurt. Officers also found a firearm.

Police are investigating.

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