Please attribute to Inspector Danny Meade:
Police have quickly arrested a man in central Auckland after being located carrying a samurai sword.
Just before 4pm, Police responded to information that a person was believed to be carrying a firearm on Upper Queen Street.
Armed units immediately responded to the area and made enquiries. Any presence of a firearm in the area was unable to be substantiated.
Thanks to the skilled work by Camera Operators, they have located the subject of the report and tracked him walking on Vincent Street a short time later.
Police units quickly approached this man and took him into custody.
Police have located and seized a samurai sword wrapped in a jacket, which this man was carrying.
This man is now in Police custody and will face charges relating to possessing an offensive weapon.
Police take any reports concerning firearms seriously.
There is no information to suggest that this samurai sword was presented at any member of the public.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police