A call was made to the police after a driver pointed a firearm at a member of the public, sparking a police chase early this morning.
A 29-year-old Te Puke man was arrested and is facing a range of charges after fleeing from police.
Police received a report at around 4.15am regarding a car being driven around Papamoa Beach with no lights on.
The caller also told police that a firearm was presented by the driver.
Shortly before 5.30am, the car was located by police in Station Rd, Te Puke.
