Inspector Adam Pyne, Counties Manukau Police:

Police are incredibly disappointed at behaviour exhibited by some gang members on a memorial ride in parts of Counties Manukau today.

A Police operation had been monitoring the movements and behaviour of these gang members through the latter part of the morning and into the afternoon.

While most were well behaved, Police did observe some poor driving behaviour on parts of the route and intervened on several occasions, as the group travelled to West Auckland and returned towards Flat Bush.

Two arrests were made for driving offences and two motorbikes were seized.

The group of at least 100 were then monitored travelling to a function at a bar at Botany Junction.

At one point during the afternoon one of these attending the function performed a burnout outside the bar.

Police took affirmative action in putting a stop to this activity.

Some of those present exited the bar and became aggressive towards Police staff present, with objects thrown towards our staff.

Three arrests were made at the scene, one of which was for wearing gang insignia in a public place.

Another three motorbikes were seized at this location.

Police again took action and advised those present to leave the area, and the bar was shut down.

Police are now investigating the actions of those present at the bar in Botany Junction, along with some of the other driving behaviour earlier in the day.

We will not hesitate to take action against those who think that this behaviour is acceptable.

It is very clear that this behaviour will not be tolerated. We have made five arrests today and we expect to make further arrests as our investigation continues.

Anyone who has further information to help assist those enquiries are asked to contact Police on 105 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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