Ōtāhuhu gun incident leads to two arrests, deportation and uncovers illegal stash

A man is being deported and two others charged with firearm and drug offences after an incident involving a gun led to a search of a South Auckland property, unveiling a cache of illegal items.

A police spokesperson said they were called to an Ōtāhuhu address where a man allegedly brandished a firearm towards another man during a confrontation.

Once police secured the scene and arrested the three occupants of the home, a search uncovered a stash of illegal items.

These included firearms, illicit drugs and cash.

The spokesperson said a 22-year-old was detained for deportation at the address.

A 32-year-old and a 28-year-old male were arrested and charged with firearms and drug-related offences.

Both were due to appear in the Manukau District Court today.

The spokesperson said other items were seized at the address, and further charges were likely.