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A Hamilton man has been arrested after police discovered two firearms, ammunition and drugs in a vehicle of interest.
Police initially received a report at 9am on Monday of the 41-year-old man threatening another person and mentioning a firearm.
Senior Sergeant Leo Belay said police inquiries led to a vehicleof interest on River Rd.
“About 12.30pm, the Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) carried out a search of the vehicle, seizing two firearms, ammunition, and methamphetamine,” Belay said.
Two firearms, ammunition, and methamphetamine were seized from the vehicle. Photo / NZ Police
The man was arrested at the scene.
“He appeared in Hamilton District Court today, charged with breaching Home Detention, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession to supply methamphetamine.”
Belay added Hamilton Police located two other wanted offenders and seized additional methamphetamine, money, and firearms in the past week.
The 41-year-old is charged with breaching home detention, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession to supply methamphetamine.
“This is a great example of the work Police are doing to keep our communities safe by noticing suspicious behaviour and removing drugs and illegal firearms out off the street,” Belay said.
