Multiple firearms were found hidden at a Puriri Street property when Whanganui police teams executed a search warrant last week.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Carey Priest from the Whanganui Criminal Investigation Branch says items were found throughout the house, shed and in a roof space.

“Officers found a significant number of items and arrested four people, one of whom had a warrant out for her arrest.

“The seizure of these items is an excellent result from a combination of Police teams including the Armed Offenders Squad, Criminal Investigation Branch, Offender Prevention Team and Tactical Crime Unit.

“Nine firearms were seized ranging from .22 calibre rifles, through to .308 calibre and other high-powered rifles.

“A small cannabis growing operation was also found at the address.

“Some of these firearms had allegedly been stolen during a burglary the day prior, other items stolen during that burglary were also recovered,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Priest.

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