Number of firearms related search warrants
G Smith made this Official Information request to New Zealand Police
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From: G Smith
Dear New Zealand Police,
Can I please have the following information:
1. Number of search warrants sought in relation to Arms Act offences executed by NZ Police in 2021 and 2022, separated by District and month.
2. Number of S18 Search and Surveillance Act 2012 warrantless searches that were conducted by Police in 2021 and 2022, seperated by District and month.
Thank you
G Smith
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 request below, received by Police on 3 May 2023.
Your reference number is IR-01-23-13479.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 31 May 2023 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
Catherine
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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Dear New Zealand Police,
Can I please have the following information:
1. Number of search warrants sought in relation to Arms Act offences executed by NZ Police in 2021 and 2022, separated by District and month.
2. Number of S18 Search and Surveillance Act 2012 warrantless searches that were conducted by Police in 2021 and 2022, seperated by District and month.
Thank you
G Smith
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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe G Smith
Please find attached the response to your Official Information Act
request, received by New Zealand Police on 3 May 2023.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in providing you with this
response.
Ngā mihi
Dylan
Advisor | Ministerial Services | Police National Headquarters
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