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Four gang members arrested in Hawke's Bay police operation targetting organised crime

May 20, 2021

Four gang member have been arrested in Wairoa in Hawke's Bay in a police operation targetting organised crime.

Police say the men, aged 20, 36, 45 and 54 were arrested for outstanding warrants or bail breaches.

One man appeared in Gisborne District Court yesterday, and the other three are due to appear this week.

"Police will continue to target gangs and anyone else who involves themselves in organised crime," Senior Sergeant Maui Aben says.

New Zealand Crime and Justice Hawke's Bay

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