CCTV crew help Palmerston North police track down alleged armed offender (opens original article in a new tab)

CCTV operators in Palmerston North helped police arrest a man suspected of brandishing a firearm, leading to the seizure of a weapon, ammunition, and drugs.

• CCTV operators alerted police to a man allegedly holding a firearm in Palmerston North.
• Police arrested a 20-year-old man and recovered a firearm, live ammunition, and drugs from a vehicle.
• The incident highlighted effective teamwork between CCTV staff and police in preventing potential harm.