Police are seeking information on a firearm recovered during the course of the investigation into the murder of Rau
Tongia.
Police believe the firearm, a long barrelled Breda Brescia semi-automatic shotgun with detailed engravings, may have
been stolen and would like to locate its legitimate owner.
It has a serial number of 14326 and has ‘Sportco’ printed on the base of the stock.
Anyone who has information on the original owner of this firearm is asked to contact Police on 105 and quote file number
201220/8063.
You can also view this release, including any images, on the NZ Police app or at: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/police-seek-information-firearm-recovered-during-homicide-investigation