39-year-old Whakatane man charged with receiving stolen property, unlawful firearm possession, and linked to 4 commercial burglaries.

39-year-old Whakatane man faces multiple charges after police executed a search warrant at his property, discovering stolen items linked to four commercial burglaries, a firearm, ammunition, and illicit drugs. The suspect faces four counts of receiving stolen property and unlawful possession of a firearm, and is due to appear in Whakatane District Court. Police urge community members to report recent thefts of commercial drop saws and portable generators.