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Police have arrested one person and impounded two motorcycles after a Rebels gang ride through Otahuhu yesterday.
The ride involved about 40 motorbikes, some of which were seen allegedly holding up motorists and ignoring traffic signals.
Inspector Kerry Watson said police were alerted to the convoy shortly before 5pm and tracked it as it travelled south through Mt Wellington.
“At least one bike did a burnout on Penrose Road, and the manner of riding was bad enough that we were concerned about the risk it posed to other motorists, and to the gang members themselves.”
Extra police staff were brought in while the group was at the Manukau Memorial Gardens, and every rider was directed through a police checkpoint and breath-tested as they left.
“Our message hasn’t changed – if you don’t want to follow the road rules, you’ll get our attention.”
Two other riders were summonsed for driving-related offences, and four infringements were issued. Enquiries are ongoing, and further enforcement action is likely, Watson said.
If you see illegal or dangerous behaviour on the roads, please call 111 if it’s happening now, or make a report via 105 if it’s after the fact.
