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CCTV Saves Day as Firearm Arrested
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- Jun 12, 2026
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- 73
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Summary
Early Friday morning, police in Palmerston North pulled off a swift takedown after CCTV spotted a man pointing a firearm in the Square. Thanks to real-time intel from camera operators, officers moved fast and arrested the suspect without incident. A nearby vehicle search turned up a gun, live ammo, and drugs — a major win for law enforcement. Acting Inspector Nick Lewer praised the teamwork, especially the role of surveillance in preventing harm. A 20-year-old is now facing firearm and drug charges and will appear in court. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/698a7a75799b4363