As stated by Detective Inspector John Sutton:
Police have made a further arrest today in relation to the ongoing investigation into the firearms incident at the Sofitel Hotel in Auckland Central in April.
This morning, three search warrants were carried out at addresses in West Auckland.
Police recovered two firearms – a shot gun and a military-style semi-automatic fiream – and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
A large amount of Cannabis and cash amounting to tens of thousands of dollars were also seized.
A 22-year-old Head Hunters gang member was arrested and charged in relation to the alleged firearms incident at the Sofitel Hotel.
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Witnesses said they saw about 20 police officers enter the hotel early on Thursday morning and leave soon after escorting a man dressed in red.
A member of the Head Hunters gang has been arrested over a shooting at Auckland’s Sofitel Hotel. The 22-year-old is accused of unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition, drug dealing, and participating in an organised criminal group. Detective inspector John Sutton said the arrest came after searches at three address in West Auckland on Thursday. Police recovered two firearms – a shotgun and a military-style semi-automatic fiream – and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, he said.
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