Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
Bay of Plenty police have arrested three people following ongoing gang conflict in the region.
Acting Area Commander Senior Sergeant Tristan Murray said police conducted six traffic stops and searched a property on Saturday.
Charges are being considered against one person who was arrested in Whakatāne after being seen with a firearm.
Police also found offensive weapons in a vehicle.
Meanwhile, a 40-year-old Auckland gang member was arrested in Ōpōtiki.
He is due to appear in court next month on charges of possessing an offensive weapon and drug utensils.
A young person arrested for supplying cannabis is being referred to Youth Services.