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Gun trafficker Craig Holtom pleads guilty to underground sales after rifle recovered at police shooting

Craig Holtom initially claimed he legitimately sold the guns to mysterious possum skinner.

Police allege Auckland man who bought 18 guns and 2500 rounds of ammunition was a 'straw buyer' for gang and other criminals

The arrest is the latest investigation into illegal supply of firearms into black market.

Comanchero gangster arrested after police chase stolen ute

Six firearms, drugs and ammunition found after Eagle helicopter chase through road works.

10 people shot overnight in NC, police say

Juvenile among 4 shot as 'intentional targets' in Winston-Salem, police say

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating a shooting that left four people, including a juvenile, injured on Saturday morning. At around 1:25 a.m. on Saturday, officers came to the 800 block of Utah Drive after getting a report of a shooting in the area. At the scene, police found a single […]

10 people shot overnight in Winston-Salem

Gun found in cemetery could be linked nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel's murder

A handgun found today in a Liverpool graveyard could be linked to the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.

Police Operation Focused On Preventing Firearms Getting Into The Hands Of Criminals

Since Operation Tauwhiro launched in February, 350 firearms have been seized, along with $2.46 million in cash. 378 people have been arrested in relation to firearms offences. “Although we are only in the early stages of this long-term operation, these initial results are significant,” says Assistant Commissioner: Investigations, Lauano Sue Schwalger. “A recent search warrant in Auckland recovered 11 starter pistols in various states of conversion to live firing firearms. Following a search warrant in Northland, ten firearms were located - seven semi-automatic rifles, one bolt action rifle, and two shotguns”. “Any individuals or groups that are in possession of unlawful firearms or are involved in violence

Operation Tauwhiro: More than 300 firearms seized, 378 arrests

(File image). Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly Operation Tauwhiro aims to disrupt and prevent gun violence by criminal gangs and organised crime groups. Since the operation was launched in February, 350 firearms and $2.4 million in cash have been seized, and 378 people have been arrested on firearms offences. Police said a recent search warrant in Auckland had resulted in the seizure of 11 starter pistols that were being modified to live firing firearms. Another search warrant in Northland located 10 firearms - seven semi-automatic rifles, one bolt action rifle, and two shotguns. In a statement, assistant commissioner for investigations Lauano Sue Schwalger said the results of the operation have been "significant".

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