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flag A man was arrested in Auckland for carrying a wrapped samurai sword, mistaken for a gun, but no threat was posed.

flag A man was arrested in central Auckland on December 17, 2025, after being spotted carrying a samurai sword wrapped in a jacket, prompting a police response to reports of a firearm. flag Armed units were deployed, but no gun was found. flag Surveillance footage led officers to apprehend the man on Vincent Street. flag The sword was seized, and he faces charges for possessing an offensive weapon. flag Police confirmed no threat was posed, no injuries occurred, and the weapon was not used or displayed to the public.

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