Police say Justin Mane Paul, who had eluded police since October 5, was arrested in Chambers St around noon today.
A large police presence, including police patrols, dog handlers and CIB, descended on North East Valley just after 9am, following sightings of Paul.
The search spread to Opoho later in the morning before the arrest was made in Chambers St.
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