Three arrests and trail bikes seized after search warrants in Opotiki

Three people have been taken into custody following a series of search warrants targeting traffic offending and anti-social trail bike use.

Early this morning, Police executed four search warrants at properties in the Opotiki area.

One trail bike was located and impounded, and two young people were arrested at the scene.

Following the search warrants, another property of interest was searched under warrantless power locating and seizing cannabis, cash, and one trail bike.

A 25-year-old man was taken into custody in relation to these located items.

The man is due to appear in Court at a later date charged with traffic offending and drug related charges.

The two youth will be referred to Youth Court.

“Opotiki Police remain committed to holding those to account for this unlawful activity, and urge the community to come forward with any information around unlawful dirt bike use”, said police in a statement.

“Information like this helps us identify and locate alleged offenders and seize bikes for the safety of everyone on the roads or out and about.

“Opotiki police would like to thank those members of the public who have come forward with information to help keep our community safe.

“If you witness any anti-social dirt bike use, we urge you to contact us on 111 immediately.

“Information can also be reported through 105 online or by call in non-emergencies or after the fact.”