Forty-three arrested and 96 guns seized in firearms crackdown

Wednesday 29 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 29 Oct 2025, 5:10pm

Police arrested 43 people and seized 96 weapons during Operation Black Onyx. The week-long, coordinated raids took place across New Zealand between 13 and 19 October. The operation involved a transnational partnership between New Zealand and Australian police officers.

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1. 1NewsWed 29 Oct 2025, 2:38pm

   Illegal firearms crackdown: 43 arrested, 96 guns seized (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 29 Oct 2025, 3:23pm

   Operation Black Onyx: Dozens arrested in nationwide firearms crackdown (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 29 Oct 2025, 5:10pm

   Over 40 people arrested in crackdown on illegal firearms (opens in new tab)