## Loaded Shotgun Found Under Child’s Bed During Auckland Stolen Vehicle examination
A loaded shotgun was discovered hidden under a child’s bed during a police search in Auckland related to the theft of a luxury Bentley Bentayga SUV. the search, conducted in Glen Eden, West Auckland, also uncovered four other stolen vehicles. A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
### bentley Theft and Subsequent Search
The investigation began after a Bentley Bentayga SUV was stolen from the North Shore area in the early hours of December 1st. Following inquiries, police executed a search warrant at a property in Glen Eden. While the Bentley was not located at the Glen Eden address, the search yielded meaningful findings, including the recovery of four additional stolen vehicles and a loaded firearm. RNZ first reported on the incident.
### Firearm Revelation and Arrests
Police discovered a loaded shotgun concealed beneath the bed where a young child was sleeping. A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were subsequently arrested at the scene. Both individuals face charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, as well as dishonesty charges related to the alleged use of stolen credit cards.
According to police, they were not promptly charged in relation to the stolen vehicles, but investigations are ongoing.New Zealand Police confirmed the arrests and ongoing inquiries.
### Bentley Recovery and Ongoing Investigation
The stolen Bentley Bentayga was later recovered in Huia, a suburb west of Auckland, last week.Police are continuing to investigate the initial burglary and theft and have not ruled out the possibility of further arrests.
The arrested pair appeared in the Waitākere District Court and are scheduled to reappear in March.
### Key Takeaways
* A loaded shotgun was found during a search for a stolen Bentley in Auckland.
* Four other stolen vehicles were also recovered.
* A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman have been arrested and charged.
* The stolen Bentley has been recovered.
* The investigation is ongoing,and further arrests are possible.
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