An illegal firearm police said they seized in Manurewa. Photo: Police / Supplied
Police say they have had an "excellent outcome" after arresting two people and removing a firearm from the south Auckland community of Manurewa.
Officers were called to a Great South Road property on Tuesday at about 3.40pm after a man was reportedly trying to gain entry.
"It was reported that a known offender was likely involved, and concerningly for us it was reported that he was in possession of a firearm," Inspector Warrick Adkin said.
"Armed staff made an approach to the address, and located the victim who was unharmed, and the offender had not gained entry."
Adkin said the police Eagle helicopter was deployed into the Manurewa area and located a vehicle of interest parked on Browns Road.
"Eagle observed a man and woman exit an address and get into this vehicle and tracked it to Southmall."
Armed police approached the parked vehicle and took both occupants into custody.
Adkin said methamphetamine was located in the vehicle and they arrested a 42-year-old woman.
"No firearm was located in the vehicle - however a search of the Browns Road property located a cut down firearm, which is an excellent outcome.
"Seizing illegal firearms such as this, will reduce harm in our community and enhance public safety."
A 38-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court charged with unlawful possession of a pistol and ammunition, along with speaks threateningly.
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