An alleged attempt to rob a cannabis grower has gone wrong for a man who was shot, before he and his accomplices were arrested, police say.<\/p>\n
Detective Inspector Al Symonds said four men were arrested after trying to rob a house in the Whang\u0101rei suburb of Raumanga just after 1pm on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
“Four men with gang connections approached a house … intending to deprive the occupant of a substantial cannabis cultivation,” Symonds said.<\/p>\n
“Whilst forcing entry to the house the occupier has shot one of the intruders. This person received a minor injury and was treated at the scene.”<\/p>\n
Four men, aged between 27 and 45 years old, were charged with aggravated robbery.<\/p>\n
They are scheduled to appear in the Whang\u0101rei District Court on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
“We have no tolerance for this sort of behaviour and we hope these quick arrests bring some reassurance to our wider community.”<\/p>\n
Symonds said a 38-year-old man was also facing firearms and drug charges as a result of the alleged incident.<\/p>\n
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