Two arrested and firearm seized after Manurewa incident

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 3:30pm

Police arrested two people and seized a pistol and ammunition following a reported break-in attempt on Great South Road in Manurewa on Tuesday. A 38-year-old man faces charges for unlawful possession of the firearm, while a 42-year-old woman was arrested after methamphetamine was found in a vehicle.

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1. StuffWed 21 May 2025, 2:22pm

   Two people arrested and gun seized after Manurewa incident (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 21 May 2025, 2:41pm

   Manurewa: Armed police arrest two, seize firearm in South Auckland raid (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 21 May 2025, 3:30pm

   'Excellent outcome': Police seize illegal firearm in Manurewa (opens in new tab)