Whakatāne driver arrested after suspected weapon seen in vehicle

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A Whakatāne driver has been arrested after police spotted what they suspected to be a weapon in their vehicle.

A police spokesman said the driver was initially pulled over for alleged minor traffic infringements, on King St, just after midnight.

While the police were talking with the driver a suspected firearm was seen by staff inside the vehicle, he said.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charges are pending.