Eagle-eyed patrols got more than they bargained for after spotting a wanted man, allegedly carrying a machete down the inside of his pants.
Police staff patrolling as part of Operation Waitangi noticed the man, who had a warrant for his arrest, walking along Selwyn Street, Paihia on Sunday afternoon.
Northland District Prevention Manager, Inspector Dean Robinson, says officers quickly arrested the man and during a search located a machete on the inside of his pants.
¡°This is a great result and another example that we are committed to keeping offensive weapons such as these out of the community.
¡°Police opposed this man¡¯s bail and he has been remanded in custody until his next appearance.¡±
Police remind our communities to report any suspicious behaviour to Police on 111 immediately, or 105 after the fact.
A 31-year-old man has been remanded in custody and will reappear in Whang¨¡rei District Court on 19 February charged with possession of an offensive weapon.
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