Drugs, firearms and stolen property were seized during the raids. Photo / NZ Police
Wairoa police have made two arrests after finding drugs, firearms, and stolen property in
a raid on homes in Raupunga on Friday.
Police said in a statement they had obtained search warrants for properties in Raupunga while seeking people with warrants to arrest.
As a result, a number of items
of interest were seized in relation to unlawful gang activity in the area.
A 22-year-old man is due to appear in court on Saturday on charges relating to failing to stop for red/blue flashing lights and possession of an offensive weapon.
Another man has been charged in relation to the seizure of cannabis and a firearm from a property in the area.