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Poorly planned and executed attempted arrest of a man in Whangārei leads to unjustified use of firearm

14 March 2023

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that officers should not have used a firearm and Tasers during a poorly planned and executed attempt to arrest a wanted man.

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