29 Sep 2025

Stash of guns found at Whanganui home

2:57 pm on 29 September 2025
RNZ/Reece Baker

Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

Police have arrested four people after finding a stash of guns at a Whanganui home, including in the roof space.

Police said a search warrant last week uncovered nine firearms throughout the Puriri Street property.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Carey Priest said the guns included high-powered rifles, some of which had been stolen in a burglary the day before.

He said other items from the robbery were also found, as was a small cannabis growing operation.

"Officers found a significant number of items and arrested four people, one of whom had a warrant out for her arrest."

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