Four people were arrested and their bikes impounded after Police disrupted a large group of dirt bike riders travelling through South Auckland yesterday afternoon.
Senior Sergeant Anton Maisey, Counties Manukau Police, says a group of about 20 riders started to congregate in Manurewa at around 12.30pm and drove north towards Auckland central.
¡°The group got larger and drove into Newmarket, Parnell then Tamaki Drive before heading back into Counties Manukau.?
¡°They continued back to Manurewa and turned off at Mahia Road, onto Roscommon Road where a number of Police units intercepted the group and were able to disrupt them,¡± he says.
¡°Police and the wider community have zero tolerance for this dangerous driving that puts other motorists and members of the public at risk.¡±
Senior Sergeant Maisey says Police received more than 40 calls for service in relation to the group¡¯s poor driving behaviour.
¡°These riders show a complete disregard for others. At one stage there was close to 80 dirt bike riders blocking intersections and riding on the wrong side of the road.
¡°We will continue to hold these riders to account and impound their bikes. Yesterday¡¯s actions will continue to be investigated and we will utilise all available avenues around enforcement.¡±
Senior Sergeant Maisey is reassuring the community that Police don¡¯t tolerate offending on our roads and will continue to monitor group bike rides.
A 21-year-old man was charged with dangerous driving, resisting Police, disorderly behaviour, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and assault and will appear in Manukau District Court on 4 January.
A 25-year-old male, charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop, will also appear in Manukau District Court on 4 January.
A 24-year-old man will appear in Manukau District Court on 4 January charged with threatening behaviour and resisting Police.
A 14-year-old was referred to Youth Aid Services.
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