Manurewa raid: Teen bitten by police dog as officers arrest two, seize firearm

Police descended on Lincoln Rd around 6.30am this morning to execute a search warrant. Photo / Michael Craig

A teenager is being treated in hospital for a police dog bite after an early morning operation in Manurewa.

The Counties Manukau Gang Disruption Unit descended on a Lincoln Rd address about 6.30am this morning with a search warrant tied to a wider investigation.

Two people, a 35-year-old man and his 16-year-old associate, were taken into custody, Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers said.

The 35-year-old was the target of the warrant and police arrested him at the property.

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.

A shotgun discarded during the morning raid in Manurewa was also recovered by police. 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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