Two men arrested after police find weapons and drugs in Auckland

Friday 8 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 8 Aug 2025, 2:39pm

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Police arrested two men in Patumāhoe after discovering guns, drugs, and cash hidden in a car's engine bay. Officers arrived at the property following reports of a threatening individual. Additional weapons, including a sawn-off shotgun, and ammunition were also located in a bedroom and a camper.

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1. 1NewsFri 8 Aug 2025, 1:55pm

   Police stall attempt to stash gun, drugs in car engine bay (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 8 Aug 2025, 2:39pm

   Guns, drugs found in car engine bay during South Auckland police raid (opens in new tab)