House searched in relation to Tairoa homicide

Police have confirmed  that a search warrant was carried out today at a semi-rural property west of Rotorua.

It was one of a number of warrants that have been carried out since the fatal shooting of George Taiaroa on 19 March.

A man in his 70s was arrested during today's operation and has been charged with a firearms offence, but that particular arrest was unrelated to the homicide investigation.

Detective Inspector Tim Anderson said: "It is important that we continue to protect the integrity of this investigation and not be drawn by speculation into making premature comments. We will not therefore be making any specific comments in relation to today's search or any of the previous search warrants."

The investigation into the death of George Taiaroa is ongoing and the team remains positive and motivated. No-one has been arrested for his murder to date.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigation team directly on 0800 Kingswood (0800 546 479). Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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