As put by Inspector Caroline Martin, Hawke's Bay Area Prevention Manager
Hawke's Bay Police monitored a gang-related tangi taking place in the Hastings area today.
During the tangi gang insignia breaches and traffic offending were identified.
Police made a number of arrests and seized and impounded three vehicles involved in the tangi.
Where breaches and traffic offending were not able to be dealt with at the time by Police, information has been collated to assist with further follow up action. Police will not tolerate unlawful activity, and will be working to hold people to account.
Police encourage the public to report any instances of unlawful activity to police so we can take appropriate action. If you have any information in relation to the tangi today please contact police online at 105.police.govt.nz or by calling 105.
Please reference file number 250502/1280.
