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    Armed police have arrested an 18-year-old in Tauranga's Papamoa this afternoon, after allegedly presenting a firearm at another person

    Armed police have arrested an 18-year-old in Tauranga's Papamoa this afternoon, after allegedly presenting a firearm at another person


    Police were called to Doncaster Drive at around 1.30.

    The man was found on Parton Road a short time later and taken into custody; an imitation BB gun was also found.

    He'll appear in court on Friday, charged with presenting a firearm at a person and unlawfully carrying an imitation firearm.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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