The Police Commissioner says he is proud of progress in cracking down on gangs
	The Police Commissioner says he is proud of progress in cracking down on gangs
    
	
    
	
	13 August 2025 
		
		
        
	
On Monday night, Kaitaia police arrested a 44-year-old man for displaying insignia.
Methamphetamine utensils, an offensive weapon, and gun ammunition were subsequently found in his vehicle.
Richard Chambers says  since new laws took effect in November, there've been more than 700 prosecutions for displaying gang symbols.
He says thousands of other charges have come about - thanks to enforcement of the gang-patch ban.
	
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