Friday, 19 February 2021, 9:12 am
Today Police announce a nationwide operation to disrupt
and prevent firearms-related violence by criminal gangs and
organised crime groups.
The operation, named Operation
Tauwhiro, is a long term, nationally coordinated operation
focused on harm prevention and enforcement.
“Violent
offending, particularly involving firearms, poses
significant risk and causes fear and long term harm in our
communities, says Commissioner Andrew
Coster.
“Groups that commit violence involving
firearms can expect to be the focus of significant Police
enforcement attention.
This kind of offending is
completely unacceptable and is a high priority for
investigators.
“A key focus of the operation will be