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An Auckland woman has been charged after allegedly calling police to report a firearms incident that never happened.
In a statement, police said they received the call before 9.30pm on Wednesday which resulted in an emergency response to Conifer Grove.
But despite being quick to the scene, it was discovered no such incident had taken place.
Inspector Joe Hunter said the organisation was "incredibly frustrated over what occurred".
"We take any incident involving firearms or firearms violence incredibly seriously.
"Like our community, police are concerned when these incidents occur, and we will continue to respond in an urgent manner.
"There are no other words for this callous behaviour and let this be a reminder that anyone identified making such calls could themselves be facing prosecution."
The 29-year-old would appear in Papakura District Court on Thursday, charged with using a phone for fictitious purposes.