As put by Inspector Darren Paki, Tairāwhiti Police:
Four gang members have been arrested and charged with firearms related offences, following a number of shootings in Gisborne on 13 and 15 October.
Three of those men, aged 24, 26, and 33 were arrested as a result of three search warrants at Gisborne residential addresses last week.
The fourth man, aged 31, was arrested following a search warrant at a residential address in Gisborne last Friday. At that warrant, Police also seized a firearm and ammunition.
Police continue work to disrupt gang activity in Gisborne as part of Operation Medial with investigations into the firearms incidents in early September and early October continuing and further arrests likely.
Police across Tairāwhiti, including Wairoa, will maintain a visible presence and continue to focus on gangs and the harm they cause.
The community has provided valuable information, helping Police to determine what’s occurred and who was involved. We ask anyone who has further information to please contact Police.
The community’s support is appreciated, and can often be the key to determine what occurred and holding those responsible to account.
