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Police Charge Six After Ōpōtiki Gang Warrant Sweep

25 Sep 2026 4:43 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Eastern Bay of Plenty police executed seven search warrants in Ōpōtiki, arresting six people and recovering a stolen car as part of an operation targeting gang-related disorder.

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Three Arrested in Eastern Bay of Plenty for Impersonating Police

22 Sep 2026 8:08 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Three people arrested in Eastern Bay of Plenty after allegedly detaining two youths while posing as Police officers in a former Police vehicle fitted with imitation lights.

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