To be attributed to Inspector Renée Perkins, Kāpiti-Mana Area Commander:
Two men have been charged following an incident in Tītahi Bay today.
The incident unfolded when police officers were in Tītahi Bay this afternoon to undertake a search warrant.
At around 2pm, officers stopped a vehicle nearby. While officers were speaking to the occupants of the car, a firearm was observed.
One man was arrested at the scene and a firearm was recovered. The second man was arrested a short time later.
A 33-year-old man is facing a range of charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with breach of bail.
Both men are scheduled to appear in Porirua District Court tomorrow, 12 July.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.