Hawke s Bay gang busts: Police seize drugs, cash and 21 guns, 7 arrested
22 Dec, 2020 09:13 PM
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Police have arrested seven people and seized 21 firearms and hauls of methamphetamine, cannabis and cash from search warrants prompted by violent gang incidents in the region.
Eastern investigations manager detective Inspector Rob Jones said the search warrants had been executed across Hawke s Bay, Raupunga and Gisborne since December 8.
Jones said the warrants formed part of an ongoing investigation targeting the unlawful possession of firearms and drug-dealing offences by gangs across the Eastern District, following drive-by shootings and violent attacks over recent weeks.
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