New Zealand / Wellington

Armed police respond to reports of firearm in Wellington

18:20 pm on 5 January 2023

Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

Armed police have responded to reports of a firearm in a vehicle in the Wellington suburb of Te Aro.

Police received reports of a firearm allegedly being presented from the vehicle just after 2pm.

Officers located the vehicle and a firearm was found inside, police said.

A spokesperson said inquiries were ongoing.