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Trio arrested over imitation firearm in Wellington's Cuba St Mall

July 2, 2018

(Source: istock.com)

Three people have been arrested after police received a report of a person with a firearm in central Wellington today.

Police say charges are likely over the incident at around 5.50pm at Cuba Street Mall.

An imitation firearm was found on Cuba St by police.

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