Dunedin police have arrested a 56-year-old man and a 57-year-old man on firearms charges in relation to a burglary on October 25 in which firearms and ammunition were stolen.
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Both men have been charged with unlawful possession of a pistol, three charges of unlawful possession of military style firearms and one charge of receiving stolen firearms. Further charges are likely.
Police also recovered a large amount of ammunition.
Both men live out of the Dunedin area and are affiliated to gangs, police say.
Inquiries into the burglary are continuing and police would like anyone who may have information to contact Dunedin Police on (03) 471-4800 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555-0111.
