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Police have arrested three suspects following a shooting incident in the northern Waikato earlier this month.
Three men, aged 20, 25 and 27 are facing court charged with offences including participation in an organised criminal group, dangerous act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm using a firearm, intentional damage and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Police received a report shortly on April 2 stating that multiple gunshots had been fired at a residential address in Huntly.
“Police responded promptly and attended the address. Thankfully, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident,” Detective Sergeant Rahul Badri (Waikato Police) says.
“Any report of firearms offences can be dangerous to the community and police are pleased to have brought this matter before the court to hold these people accountable.”
Police executed search warrants in Huntly and Te Kauwhata. The operations involved members of the Armed Offenders Squad (AOS), Waikato Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and other specialist police staff.
In total, four arrests have been made in relation to the investigation. A 54-year-old man arrested on April 5 is also due to appear in court.
“Our investigation remains ongoing, and Police are continuing to make enquiries,” Badri adds. “Further arrests are anticipated.”
