Police have arrested Dolphy Kohu at Waiouru this evening.
Mr Kohu was arrested along with two others at a road block around 9.20pm.
A number of firearms were also recovered from the vehicle they were travelling in.
The arrest happened at a police roadblock at the junction of SH1 and SH49.
The arrests happened without incident.
The three people – Mr Kohu plus a male and a female – will be taken to Ohakune Police station for questioning.
Superintendent Sue Schwalger – Central District Commander – says this will come as a great relief for communities in the central North Island:
“These arrests come after some great work from police staff who have worked tirelessly throughout the day to locate Mr Kohu.
“I’m pleased that there was no further violence involved against police staff and that our communities will have the security of knowing Mr Kohu has been apprehended tonight.
“I would like to thank all the police staff who have been involved in today’s operation, and all members of the public who have provided information or assisted us in resolving this matter so quickly.
“The operation is not concluded yet and there is still a considerable amount of work to be done to piece together the events of the last 24 hours and establish exactly what Mr Kohu and his associates have been doing in this time.”
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Issued by Grant Ogilvie
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