Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
A man has been taken into custody on multiple charges after an "item of concern" was found at the Hamilton Police Station and dealt with by the NZ Defence Force.
Police said that on Friday at 4.05pm, they were called to a Massey Street address after reports that a man had been seen with a firearm.
The man was later taken into custody at an armed traffic stop on Cambridge Road.
A search of the vehicle located two firearms and a collection of ammunition.
On arrival at the Hamilton Central Police Station, staff also located an "item of concern" among the man's property.
Police have not said what the item was, but said they took advice from the New Zealand Defence Force to secure the item away from police staff and any public areas of the station.
The NZDF Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team disposed of the item.
The 29-year-old man appeared in Hamilton District Court today on multiple charges.
He was remanded in custody to reappear on multiple charges on Tuesday.
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