The NZDF was called after a man was found with guns, ammunition, and an “item of concern” in Hamilton yesterday.
Police were called to a Massey St address around 4.05pm, following reports that a man had been seen with a gun before leaving the area in a vehicle.
Police later found his vehicle and conducted an armed traffic stop on Cambridge Rd.
He was taken into custody “without incident”, and “a search of the vehicle located two firearms and a collection of ammunition”.
On arrival at the Hamilton Central Police Station, officers found an “item of concern” among the man’s property.
“Police took advice from the New Zealand Defence Force to secure the item away from Police staff and any public areas of the station.”
The NZDF Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team attended the police station and made the item safe.
A 29-year-old man appeared in the Hamilton District Court today, facing multiple charges.
He was remanded in custody and is due to reappear on multiple charges on Tuesday, February 11.
