Three arrested and vehicles impounded during Manawatū road operation
Sunday 31 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Police conducted a large-scale operation in Palmerston North and surrounding Manawatū areas to target dangerous driving. The operation resulted in three arrests, including a 28-year-old accused of throwing a bottle at a police vehicle, and the impounding of seven cars. Officers issued 58 infringements and breath-tested 250 drivers.