Man found holding a loaded crossbow after a crash in Palmerston North
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Palmerston North after crashing his car and being found in possession of a loaded crossbow and an arsenal of other weapons. Police discovered the weapons, including rifles and swords, hidden in nearby bushes.
Why it matters
The incident raises public safety concerns regarding the possession of illegal weaponry and the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Weapons seized by police after a man was found with a loaded crossbow. Photo: Police/Supplied
The report is a straightforward summary of a police incident and subsequent legal charges.
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