Source: Radio New Zealand
Armed officers responded to reports of a person with a gun at about 5.20pm. RNZ / REECE BAKER
Auckland police say they have arrested a man with an imitation handgun.
Armed officers had responded to reports of a person armed with a gun in Western Springs at about 5.20pm on Wednesday.
They found a man on the corner of Moa Road and Great North Road, who dropped the imitation weapon when confronted.
The 30-year-old was taken into custody, with police saying they had been looking for him on unrelated matters.
Police said he would face charges over the incident.
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