Exceptional Police Work Leads To Two Arrests
Inspector Danny Kirk, Area Commander for Tairawhiti, reported that excellent police efforts resulted in two Mongrel Mob members being charged following an incident in Wairoa.
Incident Details
Around midday, two detectives were investigating a Black Street address that had been targeted by arson last week. While there, they noticed a vehicle of interest. The same vehicle then cut in front of another patrol unit nearby and failed to stop when signaled by police.
Police Pursuit and Arrests
After following the vehicle to a Jellicoe Street address, all occupants fled on foot. Police discovered a loaded rifle near the car, leading to rapid deployment of cordons.
- The Gisborne Armed Offenders Squad, police dog unit, and other officers quickly responded.
- Four men, all Mongrel Mob patched members or prospects, were found and arrested.
- A 24-year-old man was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and failing to stop for police.
- A 19-year-old man was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
Both men are scheduled to appear at Gisborne District Court today.
“Exceptional work by Police staff has led to two Mongrel Mob members being charged after an incident in Wairoa yesterday afternoon.” – Inspector Danny Kirk
Summary: Swift police action following a vehicle pursuit and firearm discovery in Wairoa led to the arrest and charging of two Mongrel Mob members.