A man has been arrested following an incident allegedly involving a crash and carrying of a firearm in central Whanganui.
A 24-year-old man was allegedly involved in a two-vehicle crash on Barrack St before being seen leaving the area with a firearm.
Police were advised of the incident around 11.10am on Saturday.
A police spokesperson said the Armed Offenders Squad was deployed and the man was arrested before midday at a Peat Street location.
"He is due to appear in the Whanganui District Court on July 5, charged with firearms, assault and driving related offences.
