NZ police make arrest after firearms incident, Rotorua

Rotorua Police have arrested and charged an 18-year-old male with unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a firearm with the intent to intimidate following an incident on Malfroy road on Tuesday.

He is due to appear in the Rotorua District Court on Saturday 23 September.

Detective Sergeant Nathan Marten says "the investigation into the incident remains ongoing and Police would like to hear from anyone who has information that could assist and has not yet been in touch."

Anyone that can assist is encouraged to call Police on 105 and quote file number 230919/1853.

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