Firearms seized during police investigation in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne

NZ Herald1NewsFriday 29 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Police have seized dozens of firearms during raids at five properties across the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne. The investigation into black market weapons has resulted in four people being charged, including three licence holders. The operation, known as Operation Tarot, targeted suspected illegal firearms sales.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 29 Aug 2025, 10:04am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 minutes
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