Gangs may use substitute insignia to bypass new ban

Wednesday 20 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 20 Nov 2024, 6:00am

In this story New Zealand Police Association, Chris Cahill

A gang expert warns that groups may wear substitute patches to circumvent the new nationwide ban on displaying gang insignia in public. The legislation, which takes effect this week, is expected to be tested in Hawke’s Bay as police prepare for strict enforcement.

How they headlined it

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1. The PressWed 20 Nov 2024, 5:00am

   Gangs will subvert patch ban, wear ‘substitutes’ instead ‒ expert (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 20 Nov 2024, 6:00am

   Hawke’s Bay to be ‘real test’ for nationwide gang-patch ban (opens in new tab)