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
7 February 2026
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.
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