FBI Director Kash Patel gifted New Zealand officials illegal firearms during his visit to the country earlier this year, authorities said Wednesday. "The advice of the Firearms Safety Authority was sought the following day and the gifts were collected from recipients and secured that day," Chambers said in a statement. "While inoperable in the form they were gifted, a subsequent analysis by the Firearms Safety Authority and police armory determined that modifications could have made them operable." Chambers said in compliance with local firearms laws, the replica pistols were destroyed. "To ensure compliance with New Zealand firearms laws, the gifts were handed to New Zealand Police the following day," a joint statement from the intelligence services said.