As stated by Inspector Danny Kirk, Area Commander for Tairawhiti:
Exceptional work by Police staff has led to two Mongrel Mob members being charged after an incident in Wairoa yesterday afternoon.
Around midday, two Detectives were conducting enquiries at an address on Black Street which was subject to arson attack last week. While on the street, they were alerted to a vehicle of interest.
That same vehicle, then cut in front of a separate patrol unit who was in the area and then failed to stop for Police when signalled to do so.
Police followed the vehicle and saw it pull into an address on Jellicoe Street and all occupants of the vehicle fled on foot.
Police found a loaded rifle near the car and as such cordons were put in place. Our Gisborne Armed Offenders Squad, police dog unit and other officers quickly attended and four men were located and arrested.
All men were patched members or prospects of the Mongrel Mob.
A 24-year-old man has now been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and failing to stop for Police.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
Both are due in Gisborne District Court today.
Police are now awaiting forensic testing and further charges are likely.
