Police have made arrests and seized vehicles after reports of dangerous driving through parts of south Auckland today.
Just before 11.30am, the public began reporting dirt bikes blocking a Manurewa intersection at Great South and Weymouth roads.
Police have established the movements were part of a funeral procession moving from Manurewa to Pukekohe.
¡°A group of vehicles were observed heading south on State Highway 1 driving in an unsafe manner,¡± District Shift Commander, Senior Sergeant Nick Ewen says.
¡°The Police Eagle helicopter deployed and monitored the driving behaviour from overhead.¡±
Police staff on the ground intercepted the vehicles in the Pukekohe area.
Senior Sergeant Ewen says three people were arrested on the roadside, with four vehicles also being impounded.
¡°Those arrested will be facing driving-related offences in court,¡± he says.
¡°Counties Manukau staff have also impounded a further two dirt bikes at an address.
¡°This is a great outcome, and it sends a message that Police and the wider community will not accept dangerous or unsociable behaviour on our roads.¡±
Senior Sergeant Ewen says Police would like to hear from any members of the public as enquiries continue.
¡°If you witnessed the driving behaviour or have dashcam footage, we need to hear from you,¡± he says.
If you have footage or information to assist Police, please call 105 using the reference number P061507502.
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Jarred Williamson/51½ÖÉä