Male arrested with four guns in guitar case

Police say they located four guns inside a guitar case on Sunday, following a call to them.

At about 2.10pm yesterday, police say they received a report of a person in possession of what appeared to be a firearm outside a property in Kitemoana Street, Ōrākei.

Auckland City East Police area prevention manager, inspector Rachel Dolheguy, says officers arrived and quickly located the firearms inside a vehicle parked at the address.

“An armed approach was made. However, all parties were cooperative with police.

“A search of the vehicle located a guitar case with four firearms inside, including two pistols, one shotgun and one rifle.

“Taking another four firearms out of circulation from our community is a great result and we continue to be committed to holding people to account and delivering on our intent to keep people safe.”

A 29-year-old man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court on April 4, charged with three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.