Former head of firearms control Joe Green. Photo: SuppliedPolice did not follow the correct procedure in granting a gun licence to the accused Christchurch shooter, former head of firearms control Joe Green says. "I understand that there was no interview of a spouse, partner or next of kin, because he didn't have a spouse or partner, he did have next of kin who live in Australia. The two referees knew the accused shooter primarily through online chat room contact, Mr Green said he had been told. "The accused provided two further referees who met the requirements of the process and were interviewed face to face by a Police Firearms Vetting Officer.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 22, 2019 00:56 UTC