Police have conducted a search of a building in Glenfield where a man hid after fleeing from Police before being taken into custody.
The man claimed to have a firearm but no firearm was located on him when he was arrested without incident.
Police searching the building have subsequently located a firearm hidden in the roof, which is believed to have been placed there by the offender.
The man is expected to face a number of charges and an update on these will be provided later today.
Police remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing into this incident.
ENDS
Nick Baker/NZ Police