Man charged after military-style shotgun found in Auckland vehicle

Tuesday 3 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 3 Jun 2025, 3:27pm

A 34-year-old man is due in court after police discovered an unloaded military-style shotgun in a guitar case. The weapon, along with cannabis and shotgun shells, was found during a traffic stop on Penrose Road in Mt Wellington early Tuesday morning.

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1. RNZTue 3 Jun 2025, 3:03pm

   Man charged after police find military-style shotgun in vehicle (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 3 Jun 2025, 3:27pm

   Police find military-style shotgun in guitar case during Auckland traffic stop (opens in new tab)