A man has been charged after police uncovered and seized a cache of illegal firearms allegedly destined for gang members at his West Auckland home.
Police had received information that a person was in possession of illegal firearms and was allegedly supplying them to gang members.
"Information suggested the man was storing these weapons at his home address and in his vehicle," Detective Senior Sergeant Joshua Lautogo said.
Police carried out a search warrant at a Fathom Pl address early yesterday morning, where officers located three military style semi-automatic firearms, two rifles, 30 round magazines, ammunition, and body armour.
A man at the address was arrested without incident.
Lautogo said removing the firearms was a significant result for police and the community.
"Removing these firearms from circulation means they no longer pose a serious threat to the community," he said.
A 51-year-old man appeared in the Waitākere District Court yesterday charged with five counts of unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, one count of unlawful possession of ammunition, and one count of unlawful possession of explosives.
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