Two men have been arrested after a loaded military-style assault rifle was seized in south Auckland on Sunday.
Counties Manukau Police were called to a report of disorder at the Manukau Sports Bowl in Clover Park shortly after 9:00am today. They then received information that a firearm was involved.
Police found a vehicle that had left the scene a short distance away and during a search a loaded military-style assault rifle and air rifle were found. The firearm had not been fired.
A 22-year-old man and a 20-year-old man have been arrested and will appear in the Manukau District Court on Monday charged with unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm and magazine.
The 20-year-old man is also charged with male assaults female over the initial disorder incident.
Any member of the public who has information regarding unlawful firearms is encouraged to contact Police on 105 or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
