Home / Northern AdvocateOne arrested after firearms incident in Pipiwai, Far NorthJaime LythMultimedia Journalist·Northern Advocate·7 Nov, 2022 12:00 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPolice are at the scene of a shooting in Pipiwai. Photo / NZMEPolice are at the scene of a shooting in Pipiwai. Photo / NZMEOne person has been arrested after a firearms incident in Pipiwai, 50km from Whangārei.Police received a report of a person in possession of a firearm on the corner of Pipiwai and Lovatt Rds around 9am on Monday. "Police attended and located one person of that description at an address in the area," a police spokesperson said. "He was taken into custody without incident."One firearm was located and there were no reports of injuries, police said.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The incident was in a remote location near the intersection of Lovatt Rd and Pipiwai Rd, where there are few residential properties. Kaikou Marae is a short distance away.The location is just within the boundaries of the Far North District.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Northern AdvocateNorthern Advocate'The CBD needs support': Central Whangārei pharmacy to close after 80 years02 Dec 04:00 PMNorthern AdvocateNews in brief: Key beach bans as dog rules tighten for summer02 Dec 03:50 PMNorthern AdvocateSummer of 'two personalities' ahead – sweltering heat and torrential rain02 Dec 07:00 AMSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on giving07 Sep 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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