Police - with armed officers in attendance - cordoned off an address on Marshland Road and two people were taken into custody. File picture. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
Two people are facing charges following reports of threatening behaviour with a firearm in Christchurch overnight.
Emergency services were called to a group of people holding a firearm and making threats from a vehicle in Shirley around 1.20am.
Police - with armed officers in attendance - cordoned off an address on Marshland Road and two people were taken into custody.
A 32-year-old man will appear in Christchurch District Court on Monday facing multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition and possession of cannabis plant for supply.
A 28-year-old man was also charged with obstructing police, and will appear the following week.
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