22 Nov 2024

Two charged after 3-D printed gun found in police stop

1:51 pm on 22 November 2024
Christchurch Police located a 3D-printed firearm in a car.

Two people were charged after Christchurch Police located a 3D-printed firearm in a car. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Two men have been charged after police discovered a 3D-printed firearm in a car in Christchurch.

Officers saw a stolen car at a fast food restaurant on Ferry Road at 7.50pm Thursday, and the firearm was located while police were searching the car.

A 20-year-old gang member and a 17-year-old gang associate have each been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition, police said.

The 20-year-old is scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court today, while the 17-year-old will appear in the Youth Court.

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