Person arrested after imitation firearm found in Wellington CBD

Monday 22 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 22 Dec 2025, 10:10am

Armed police responded to a Willis Street residence in central Wellington early on Monday morning following reports of a firearm. After speaking with occupants at the property, police located an imitation firearm and arrested one person.

How they headlined it

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1. The PostMon 22 Dec 2025, 8:48am

   Armed police in central Wellington after report of a firearm (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 22 Dec 2025, 9:08am

   Person with imitation gun arrested in Wellington CBD (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 22 Dec 2025, 10:10am

   Imitation firearms sparks armed police response in Wellington CBD (opens in new tab)