Police in Invercargill have arrested and charged a man with Nomad gang links following an alleged fleeing driver incident last Friday.
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The 21-year-old came to the police's attention following the incident but further enquiries resulted in his arrest on Wednesday.
A firearm, stolen vehicles, ammunition and cannabis have been located and seized.
He has been charged with multiple offences including firearms and ammunition offences, possession of cannabis for supply, theft of a motor vehicle, receiving stolen property and failing to stop for police.
He has been remanded in custody following an initial court appearance.
Southland Operation Cobalt Acting Detective Sergeant Alun Griffiths said it was part of a push to target gangs under Operation Cobalt.
"Southern District Police continue to step-up enforcement and the disruption of unlawful gang activity across the country as part of Operation Cobalt," Griffiths said.
"We need our local communities to help us address unlawful behaviour in our region."
Anyone with information about unlawful behaviour or gang activity can contact the police on 111 if it is happening now, 105 after the fact or via Crimestoppers anonymously.
