Police have made two arrests in relation to an Ōpōtiki shooting that left a woman seriously injured.
Police received multiple calls of shots being fired at cars and houses around Ōpōtiki on October 21, which lead to the woman, 20, being hurt.
The two men arrested, both 28, are charged with doing a dangerous act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
They are due to appear in Ōpōtiki District Court on 8 and 16 of November.
Area Commander Inspector Nicky Cooney said: "These arrests are significant and a testament to the effective policing in the Ōpōtiki area which saw seven properties and 34 vehicles searched under warrants invoked by the Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation (CAIL) Act 2023."
The shooting is linked to "ongoing tensions between Black Power and Mongrel Mob in the area," police said.
"To date, police have located and seized over $27,000 in cash, two firearms, 10 offensive weapons, ammunition, drugs - including cannabis, LSD and meth - and impounded two vehicles,” Cooney said.
Eleven people have been arrested, two have been summonsed, three were warned and two were referred to Youth Aid.
Police said individuals connected to gangs and organised crime "can expect to be targeted for any criminal offending and put before the court."
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