A man is alleged to have walked into the probation service offices in Rotorua and told reception he had a gun.
Inspector Cornelius Kluessien said armed police went to the offices at about 11.10am
He said less than an hour later a man was taken into police custody.
"He is assisting police with their enquiries," Mr Kluessien said.
- NZHERALD STAFF
Man held after alleged gun threat in Rotorua
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