A man has been arrested after a sawn-off shotgun, cannabis plants and stolen vehicles were found at a property in Fielding, north of Palmerston North.
Sergeant Nick Lawton said Manawatū Police patrolling the Feilding area identified a stolen ute parked in the driveway of an address.
While investigating the ute, staff identified another vehicle of interest parked at the property.
After a police search of the property, a sawn-off shotgun, restricted weapons and ammunition was recovered. Police also located property believed to have been stolen in a recent burglary and cannabis plants.
A 20-year-old man was subsequently arrested and is due to appear in the Palmerston North District Court on Friday. He has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a pistol, unlawfully takes a motor vehicle and receives stolen property.
Police said further charges are likely.
"Thanks to the vigilance of staff we have been able to remove weapons from the community and put an offender before the courts," Sergeant Lawton said.
"This was a great result and demonstrates police commitment to holding those who create harm in our communities to account."
Police urge anyone with information or who has concerns about criminal activity in their community to contact police.
Information can be passed to Police via 105 by phone on online, or alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-nz.org.
