Two significant anti-social road user operations were led out by Police across Tāmaki Makaurau and Manawatū over the long weekend.
Counties Manukau District Commander, Superintendent Shanan Gray said Tāmaki Makaurau Police were focused on the successful disruption of planned anti-social road user activities across three policing districts.
“Operation Tread resulted in a number of vehicle occupants being arrested and charged and in addition strong enforcement where there were road user breaches,” said Commander Gray.
The charges included offences of sustained loss of traction; dangerous driving; disqualified driving; driving with excess breath alcohol; possession of cocaine and disorderly behaviour. Additionally, 10 vehicles being impounded, Police undertook 578 breath tests.
“From 8pm last night, Police received reports of dozens of vehicles congregating on Quay Street, quickly moving to a location within Botany Town Centre, where they grew to over 200 vehicles. They then travelled throughout various parts of Auckland and were met by a number of checkpoints and Police interactions.”
Commander Gray says that Police would continue to enforce and monitor any such planned anti-social road user events, in order for all of the community to enjoy and be kept safe. He thanked the professionalism and tenacity of the Police staff involved.
