The man, who the Herald has agreed not to name, said some bars now use metal detectors to weed out weapons. He would like to see this rolled out across every bar because "then you know what is inside, is safe". The man has managed security for bars all across Auckland for years, including one that never used to close. A man in the security industry said there is more chance of firearms, knives turning up on a night out. Photo / Mike ScottHe said young security guards, who are getting paid minimum wage, might not have the experience to deal with these incidents and it's getting harder to find people with the right skillset.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 16, 2021 02:15 UTC