Arrests have been made following an incident where shots were fired in Wairoa. Photo / Supplied
Arrests have been made following an incident where shots were fired in Wairoa. Photo / Supplied
Four arrests have been made following a gang related incident where shots were fired in Wairoa earlier this week.
Police launched an investigation following the incident in McClean Street, which occurred on Tuesday, November 13 at 11pm.
Three men, aged 20, 24 and 28, were arrested and charged with variousoffences including assault with a weapon, wilful damage, aggravated robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm.
A fourth man was arrested on the night of the incident, for posses ion of an illegal weapon.
Wairoa CIB Sergeant James Keene says the incident and a number of events prior have been linked to gangs.
