Tairāwhiti Police: Busy New Year’s Period & Crime Stats | [Year] Update

Tairāwhiti Police Conclude New Year⁢ operation: Arrests Made, Road​ Safety Enforced

Following a busy New Year period overseeing over 20,000 attendees at the Rhythm and Vines festival and ​proactively monitoring ⁣for potential‌ illegal⁤ gatherings, Tairāwhiti Police have ‍announced the conclusion of their‌ new Year operation.⁣ The operation resulted in multiple ⁢arrests and the issuance of infringement notices⁣ throughout the region.

Area Commander danny Kirk reported ​a particularly demanding few days for officers. While the vast majority of festival-goers behaved responsibly,police‍ addressed several incidents requiring intervention.

Key Operation Results

Here’s a⁤ breakdown of the operation’s key outcomes:

* Arrests: four individuals were arrested at Rhythm​ and Vines for offenses including ‍drug supply, breaches⁣ of bail, possession​ of​ an offensive weapon, and threatening behavior. An additional arrest occurred in Mahia on New Year’s Eve for breaching bail conditions.
* Road Safety: Approximately 12,000 drivers⁣ were breath-tested, wiht 25 found to be in violation of ⁢driving regulations.
* Anti-Social Behavior Prevention: Police successfully prevented a planned large gathering linked to dangerous driving, deploying the ⁤Police Eagle helicopter from Auckland to provide aerial support and‍ rapid response capabilities.
* Vehicle Impoundments & Charges: One vehicle received a non-operation order, and two were impounded. One individual faces charges related to driving offenses and will appear in the Gisborne District court.
*⁤ Infringement ⁣Notices: ⁢Multiple infringement notices were issued for various offenses,contributing to overall road ‍safety⁤ and public order.

The deployment ‍of the Police ⁢Eagle helicopter proved crucial in deterring​ and responding to potential anti-social road behavior. ​ Kirk confirmed that plans for a⁣ significant, unauthorized gathering were “successfully thwarted”⁤ thanks ‍to proactive policing.

Despite the preventative measures, one individual ⁢was arrested for breaching bail, and⁣ several infringement notices were issued for related offenses.

police emphasize ‍their commitment ⁣to maintaining a ⁤visible presence, particularly⁢ in popular holiday destinations, to ensure continued safety and security throughout the region. You can expect continued patrols ‍and enforcement efforts in these areas.

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