The pistol was found during one of 60 vehicle stops in the Kaikohe area. Photo / NZME
Police have found a pistol during a vehicle stop in Kaikohe, one of 60 they conducted in an effort to disrupt gang activity in the area.
The pistol and methamphetamine were found in the vehicle and a 45-year-old man arrested, Far North area commander Inspector Justin Rogers said.
He faces
firearms and drugs charges.
"Police will not tolerate any anti-social behaviour by any gang member or associates in the streets of Kaikohe or across the Northland district," Rogers said.
"Our community has the right to go about their lawful business safely and those who choose to engage in this sort of violent or anti-social behaviour can expect to be stopped by police."
