Armed police arrested three “dangerous individuals” in Atawhai on Tuesday.
A police spokesperson says shortly before 12.30pm Tuesday, a report came in of an incident at Wakamarina in which a weapon had been presented.
Police responded and stopped a vehicle connected to the incident on SH6, Atawhai Drive at about 1.15pm.
Police were armed as a precaution and three people were arrested.
A 39-year-old man, a 41-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man will appear in Nelson District Court on Wednesday 27 July facing charges relating to the incident.
Nelson Bays Area Commander Inspector Matt Scoles has praised the actions of the officers involved.
“Quick action by our staff has seen three dangerous individuals apprehended and being held to account for their unlawful behaviour."
