Photo by Yvonne O'Hara
Invercargill armed offenders squad members approach a
house in Mataura yesterday afternoon.
A gang member allegedly brandishing a firearm sparked the
armed offenders squad callout.
Police were called to an Albion St address following reports
of a Mongrel Mob member presenting a firearm at another man,
also believed to be a gang member, shortly after 1.30pm.
The area was cordoned off and a car was searched but no
weapon was found, Senior Sergeant Steve Gregory, of Gore,
said.
The nearby primary school was forced to close for the day, he
said.
"The safety of the community is the paramount concern for the
police in such situations and I apologise for any convenience
caused," he said.
A 43-year-old Invercargill man turned himself in at the
Invercargill Police Station at 4pm.
The man was helping police with their inquiries.
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