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RNZ News
07-07-2025
- RNZ News
Arrests, firearms seized following road rage incident in Northland
Police say their investigation into the incident is ongoing. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Dargaville police say they have made arrests and seized firearms after an argument between locals and some dirt bike riders who were doing burn-outs and being disruptive. In a statement, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander Inspector Maria Nordstrom said that on the evening of 25 June in Mahuta there was a dispute between some residents and riders who ignored requests to leave the area. The two groups initially dispersed but the incident escalated when they returned to the area, she said. "Two people arrived at the driveway of a property and were allegedly carrying firearms at the time." No shots were fired and police enquiries led to five search warrants being carried out last week, Nordstrom said. Police seized a shotgun and two rifles and arrested three people. A 36-year-old man has since appeared in the Whangārei District Court on a charge of intentional damage and a firearms offence and been remanded in custody to reappear on 28 July. A 32-year-old woman also appeared in court on a charge of behaving threateningly. Meanwhile, a 43-year-old man is due to appear in the same court next week on two driving offences. Nordstrom said the police investigation is continuing. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
21-05-2025
- Scoop
Police Make Discovery In Early Morning Traffic Stop
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 5:56 pm Press Release: New Zealand Police A forbidden driver has added serious drugs offences to his list of woes after a traffic stop in Whangārei this morning. Frontline staff patrolling through Whangārei stopped a vehicle travelling along Memorial Drive before 1.30am. Whangārei Area Commander, Inspector Maria Nordstrom says it was quickly established the 19-year-old was a forbidden driver. 'The teenager was arrested on the roadside, and in the process of searching the man he was found to be carrying illicit drugs. 'A further search was invoked on a shoulder bag he was wearing across his body.' Inside, Police located more than 21 grams of MDMA and 491 LSD tablets. Inspector Nordstrom says a further search inside the vehicle also located additional MDMA. Around $150 in cash was also seized. The 19-year-old will appear in the Whangārei District Court today on drugs offences including possession for supply of MDMA and possession of MDMA. He will also face other driving offences. 'Possession for supply is a serious offence and carries with it a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment,' Inspector Nordstrom says. 'It's another great outcome from our team working overnight keeping harmful substances out of communities.' © Scoop Media
