Armed police swarm Johnsonville, Wellington after gun sighting

3:41 pm on 17 April 2025
Armed police in Wellington. Generic image of armed police.

File picture. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Police are investigating reports of a firearm sighting in the Wellington surburb of Johnsonville but say there is no risk to the public.

A cordon was in place around Broderick Road in Johnsonville, but it has now been lifted.

Police earlier said some staff were armed as a precaution.

Multiple police cars were seen patrolling the area.

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