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3 Mar 2026 21:40
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  •   Home > News > Law and Order

    Police have arrested a man carrying a samurai sword wrapped in a jacket in central Auckland

    Police have arrested a man carrying a samurai sword wrapped in a jacket in central Auckland


    Officers were called to reports of a person with a gun on Upper Queen Street just before 4pm, and found the man on Vincent Street a short time later.

    Police say he will face charges relating to possessing and offensive weapon.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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