Police have made 19 arrests of people with Killer Beez and Tribesmen gang affiliations as part of an operation cracking down on unlawful gang activity across Auckland.
Operation Dairyland, which is investigating a series of firearm incidents and suspicious fires since late May, has seen 25 charges and 19 arrests in nearly two weeks.
Counties Manukau District Commander Superintendent Jill Rogers said since the operation began, 21 searches have been executed across Auckland with Police seizing a total of nine firearms and 341 rounds of ammunition.
"Police have no tolerance for gun violence and the reckless behaviour that has been on display across our communities in recent weeks," Supt Rogers said.
"There is no place in our community for gang tensions and the public will continue to see Police responding to any unlawful behaviour by gang members.
"This was exemplified last night in Pakuranga after there was information received about suspicious activity potentially involving firearms."
Police and the Armed Offenders Squad swarmed Swan Crescent, Pakuranga at 5:30pm on Thursday after receiving reports of "suspicious behaviour" believed to involve firearms.
In total, 12 associates of the Tribesmen gang were initially taken into custody and spoken to by the police.
Police said no firearms have been located at this stage, however, their enquiries remain ongoing.
"These are complex investigations and I would like to acknowledge the diligent work of our staff working on Operation Dairyland along with our frontline Police who respond to incidents as they occur," Supt Rogers said.
She said police presence will be visible across communities as they work to disrupt and prevent these incidents.
Further arrests cannot be ruled out.
The police urges anyone with information about those illegally in possession of firearms are urged to contact Police on 105 or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
