Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Please attribute to Inspector Will Loughrin, Area Commander Waikato West Police:
Police have arrested and charged two further people in relation to the incident on Orini Road in the early hours of Saturday, 19 March.
During the incident a milk tanker was stopped by a group of people and cars. A significant amount of milk was emptied from the tanker and a hammer was used to smash the windscreen.
Inspector Will Loughrin, Waiakto West Area Commander said that police acting on information received executed two search warrants and a 17-year-old male was arrested on Thursday.
Police located two imitation firearms at these search warrants. One of the imitation firearms had been observed by members of the public during the incident on Orini Road.
The 17-year-old will face charges of unlawful possession of an imitation firearm, incites disorderly behaviour and sustained loss of traction.
Last week, a 19-year-old man was charged with sustained loss of traction. He also had his vehicle impounded and is due to reappear next month in the Huntly District Court.
These arrests come after an 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with Wilful Damage, Disorderly Behaviour likely to cause Violence, and Possession of an Offensive Weapon last month.
“Police take this type of offending very seriously and these arrests are a clear indication of that. We welcome help and information from the community which can help us prevent this type of antisocial behaviour. This type of behaviour won’t be tolerated and we will continue to actively investigate and act on information provided to us.”
Enquiries continue into locating two further 18-year-old men in relation to this matter.
We are committed to holding all offenders to account and keeping our roads safe.
If you have any information which could assist Police with our investigation, please contact Police on 105 and quote file number 220320/4139.
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