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Scoop
10-08-2025
- Scoop
Drug And Firearm Dealing Caught In Operation Skip
Press Release – New Zealand Police Police caught two men at the same time — one in Feilding, one in Manurewa — during coordinated searches of houses in Manawatū and Auckland, for drugs and firearms. Detective Sergeant Nick Lawton says investigations discovered alleged drug and firearm dealing had occurred between the two locations, so search warrants were carried out on Friday 8 August. Police seized cannabis, methamphetamine, $5,000 cash, a 3D .22 pistol and ammunition. 'We arrested a 45-year-old man in Feilding who has been charged with possession and supply of meth, and in Manurewa we arrested a 47-year-old man who has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Further charges are likely as the investigation continues into electronic devices. 'In addition, we also located a woman who we've been wanting to connect with about a number of shoplifting incidents.' Detective Sergeant Lawton says Police are pleased with the outcome from these collaborative efforts. 'This was an excellent result from multiple officers. 'We were assisted by the Armed Offenders Squad, Offender Prevention Team and Criminal Investigation Branch.' If you have any concerns about suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, contact Police on 105, or 111 if there is an immediate danger. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously though Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
RNZ News
10-08-2025
- RNZ News
3D-printed gun, meth found during police searches in Auckland, Feilding
The 3D printed .22 pistol. Photo: Police/Supplied A 3D-printed pistol was among items found during police searches in Feilding and Auckland. Police launched search warrants with the Armed Offenders Squad after finding alleged drug and firearm dealing between the two locations. They seized cannabis, methemphetamine and $5000 dollars cash in the searches on Friday. Officers also found the 3D printed point-22 pistol and ammunition. A 45-year-old man was arrested in Feilding and charged with methamphetamine possession. In Manurewa, Auckland a 47-year-old was arrested and charged with possessing ammunition and a firearm. "This was an excellent result from multiple officers," Detective Sergeant Nick Lawton said. As well as the AOS, the Offender Prevention Team and Criminal Investigation Branch were also involved. Police said further charges were likely. Detective Sergeant Lawton said police also located a woman they had been trying to find after a number of shoplifting incidents. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
10-08-2025
- Scoop
Drug And Firearm Dealing Caught In Operation Skip
Police caught two men at the same time — one in Feilding, one in Manurewa — during coordinated searches of houses in Manawatū and Auckland, for drugs and firearms. Detective Sergeant Nick Lawton says investigations discovered alleged drug and firearm dealing had occurred between the two locations, so search warrants were carried out on Friday 8 August. Police seized cannabis, methamphetamine, $5,000 cash, a 3D .22 pistol and ammunition. 'We arrested a 45-year-old man in Feilding who has been charged with possession and supply of meth, and in Manurewa we arrested a 47-year-old man who has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Further charges are likely as the investigation continues into electronic devices. 'In addition, we also located a woman who we've been wanting to connect with about a number of shoplifting incidents.' Detective Sergeant Lawton says Police are pleased with the outcome from these collaborative efforts. 'This was an excellent result from multiple officers. 'We were assisted by the Armed Offenders Squad, Offender Prevention Team and Criminal Investigation Branch.' If you have any concerns about suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, contact Police on 105, or 111 if there is an immediate danger. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously though Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
