879 reported gun crimes in Auckland, New Zealand, increased by 28% in the first half of 2024.
Gun crime in Auckland, New Zealand, surged in the first half of 2024, with 879 reported offences—a 28% increase from 2023. Most incidents involved illegally owned firearms, with only 18 committed by licensed individuals. Manurewa had the highest report of 102 offences. Local business owners voiced safety concerns, prompting calls for stricter enforcement. A firearms registry established in 2023 aims to prevent access to guns by unauthorized individuals.
October 12, 2024
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