Police lay over 3000 charges since Gangs Act introduction

Monday 24 February 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Mon 24 Feb 2025, 10:47am

Since the Gangs Act came into effect in late November, police have laid more than 3000 charges against gang members for various offences. During the first three months, authorities also seized 76 patches and 67 firearms, while filing 337 charges specifically for insignia breaches.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 24 Feb 2025, 8:21am

   Gang crackdown: Police seize 76 patches, 67 firearms and lay 3000 charges (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 24 Feb 2025, 8:36am

   Thousands of gang members charged since introduction of new laws, police say (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 24 Feb 2025, 8:47am

   Police reveal number of gang patch seizures, charges (opens in new tab)

4. RNZMon 24 Feb 2025, 9:21am

   More than 300 charges over gang patch law (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesMon 24 Feb 2025, 9:53am

   More than 300 charges over new gang patch law (opens in new tab)

6. The PressMon 24 Feb 2025, 10:47am

   More than 3000 Gangs Act charges laid in three months (opens in new tab)