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Man arrested, firearms seized after gang-related gunshots in Māngere reported

Author
Lincoln Tan, NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Sat, 30 Oct 2021, 2:49PM
(Photo / Hayden Woodward)
(Photo / Hayden Woodward)

Man arrested, firearms seized after gang-related gunshots in Māngere reported

Author
Lincoln Tan, NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Sat, 30 Oct 2021, 2:49PM

Police have arrested a man and seized two firearms following an incident in Māngere East this morning. 

"Shortly after 10.30am police received reports of gunshots on Yates Road," a police spokesman said. 

"No-one was injured in the incident." 

A witness said a man, believed to be a King Cobra gang member, was run off his motorbike, and sounds of gunfire were heard. 

A man was arrested and two firearms seized following an incident in Māngere East. (Photo / Hayden Woodward) 

The street was cordoned off at both ends by armed police, and an ambulance was called. 

Police have located and spoken with a number of gang members who left the scene in a vehicle following the incident. 

"The public can expect to see an increased police presence in Māngere East this afternoon," the spokesman said. 

Inquiries into the matter are ongoing. 

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