Three gang members have been arrested in Invercargill as part of the nationwide crackdown Operation Cobalt. Acting Detective Sergeant Alun Griffiths said the trio were arrested as a result of inquiries after officers tried to stop a fleeing car in the city on Thursday evening. “Operation Cobalt members located the fleeing vehicle, a second stolen vehicle and recovered two firearms, one of which was loaded, along with 110 rounds of ammunition," he said. A 38-year-old gang member faces firearms and methamphetamine charges, while a 33-year-old gang member and a 38-year-old associate are facing firearms charges. “The combination of gang members and firearms is of great concern, Acting Det Sgt Griffiths said.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 16, 2022 09:40 UTC