Driver presented firearm

Auckland: A man was arrested and presented a firearm at police following a routine traffic stop in Auckland yesterday.

Police pulled the vehicle over in Victoria St West about 11.44am, Auckland city central area commander Inspector Gary Davey said.

The driver supplied false details to officers and was placed under arrest.

``During the arrest process the man quickly presented a weapon, believed to be a firearm,'' Insp Davey said.

``Staff managed to remove this weapon from the man and . . . our officers were not injured nor was the weapon discharged during the incident.''

Inquiries were continuing and charges were likely to be laid. — RNZ