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Counties Manukau

Police seize vehicles following gang get together

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Police seized four vehicles as part of a gang event.
Four vehicles were seized by Police as part of a gang event this weekend.

Four drivers have had their vehicles seized and will now face court following a Tribesman Outlaw Motorcycle Club event in Counties Manukau on the weekend.

Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Rakana Cook says a number of teams worked across the long weekend to target and disrupt unlawful gang-related activity.

He says three people were charged with sustained loss of traction and one for driving while forbidden.

¡°All four drivers also had their vehicles impounded,¡± inspector Cook says.

¡°Police actively monitored this event to ensure the roads were safe for all users.

¡°Overall, we are pleased with the result and will continue to hold people to account for actions that put themselves and others at risk.¡±

Inspector Cook says further follow up enquires will now get underway into the driving behaviour by all those involved in the event.

¡°We would also like to acknowledge those motorists who reported some of the poor driving behaviour, which will assist our investigation.

¡°This information will be followed up to ensure anyone who was seen putting others in danger will be held accountable.¡±

Anyone with information or who has witnessed any concerning behaviour is encouraged to report it to Police by phoning 105.

ENDS.

Holly McKay/51½ÖÉä

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