Charge Laid Amid Email Investigation

One person has been charged as an investigation continues into a threatening email directed at two Auckland schools.

Enquiries by Counties Manukau Police into the origin of the email led investigators to a Māngere East address.

Acting Counties Manukau District Commander Inspector Alison Brand says Police executed a search warrant this morning where a man and woman were taken into custody without incident.

"Investigation staff have been speaking with both of these individuals throughout the day."

Police have now charged a 20-year-old man with a firearms offence.

This relates to a firearm located at a different property.

He is expected in the Manukau District Court tomorrow, charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.

Inspector Brand says there are further charges likely to be laid as a result of this morning's search warrant.

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