Four men are facing charges related to shots being fired on two occasions in the same street in Glen Innes in Auckland in the last few weeks.
Police have executed search warrants this week leading to the arrests. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
About 11.48pm on 19 July, police were alerted to reports of gunshots being fired towards a property on Taniwha Street.
Two vehicles were damaged as a result, Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Brand, Auckland City CIB said.
Around 10.30pm on 12 August, police were called to the same street after being told that a firearm had been fired in the direction of a property.
Police executed search warrants this week and have now charged a 43-year-old man with intent to injure with a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition - charges that stem from the Glen Innes incidents.
He has also been charged with cultivating cannabis and committing burglary with a firearm.
A man, 20, has been charged with discharging a firearm, intent to injure with a firearm, and committing burglary with a firearm.
Two others, one aged 19 and one aged 18, have also been charged with intent to injure with a firearm.
All four men were due to appear in the Auckland District Court.
Brand said inquiries were continuing and anyone with information could contact police via 105, quoting file number 220720/1119.