Police were called and armed officers turned up to intercept the man - who turned out to be on his way to sell the firearm. Photo / File
A Christchurch man carrying a gun down the street in the middle of the day sparked a panic for a concerned witness.
Police were called and armed officers turned up to intercept the man - who turned out to be on his way to sell the firearm.
The incident happened
about 1.40pm on Friday, as the man strolled along Memorial Ave in Ilam carrying a firearm case.
When armed police caught up with the man on Memorial Ave, they discovered the situation was innocent and the man was "in the process of selling" his gun.
