Police have uncovered a cache of weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia at a North Shore property, prompting the brief evacuation of neighbours.

Police said they found the stash, which included an antique pistol and a suspected IED, following a search warrant at a Takapuna property yesterday.

Investigators were looking into an incident involving threatening behaviour. They attended an address on Karaka St to make an arrest.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Williams said when officers arrived, they located a number of items of interest.

“During a search of the address, police located an antique pistol, BB gun, Class B controlled drug ketamine, scales, drug paraphernalia, a hunting knife, three other knives and a set of knuckle dusters.

“Police also located what appeared to be a small IED, so staff and nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution,” he said.

Williams said police were pleased with the result that helped make the community safer.

“Our message is clear – drug dealing and being in possession of firearms and other dangerous weapons isn’t welcome here.”

A 20-year-old man will appear in North Shore District Court today charged with two counts of threatening to kill, possession of an offensive weapon, presenting an object like a firearm, unlawful possession of an explosive and possession for supply (not cannabis).

Police have opposed the man’s bail.