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
(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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Press Release – New Zealand Police
A national operation launched by Police in February targeting the disruption and prevention of firearms-related violence by criminal gangs and organised criminal groups is already seeing results.
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”.
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NZ police Operation focused on preventing firearms getting into hands of criminals
A national operation launched by Police in February targeting the disruption and prevention of firearms-related violence by criminal gangs and organised criminal groups is already seeing results.
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”.