Palmerston North Police have arrested a woman after alleged false information was provided to Police regarding an incident at The Plaza Palmerston North on the 4 June.
Police received a report of a possible threat to a person's safety. It was reported another person may have had a firearm. As a result, armed Police responded and evacuated The Plaza in search of the alleged offender.
Police have charged the 32-year-old woman with attempting to pervert the course of justice. She is due to appear in the Palmerston District Court tomorrow morning.
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Issued by Police Media Centre