Police say a potential firearms sighting in Whanganui was a false alarm
There was a visible police presence on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.
They were actively making inquiries to determine the validity of the report, police said.
“At this time, there is not believed to be any threat to the safety of the public.”
Early on Thursday afternoon, police said the item sighted had been confirmed as “not a firearm”.
