Home / Hawkes Bay TodayWanted 175kg man apprehendedHawkes Bay Today25 Aug, 2018 01:57 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditBrik Poi Poi has been arrested by police. Photo Supplied Brik Poi Poi has been arrested by police. Photo Supplied Police have apprehended Brik Poi Poi after days of intense searching across Napier.The manhunt earlier coincided with the presence of armed police in Napier and a helicopter flying over the city.Police said the 40-year-old was arrested at about 10.30pm last night at a Marewa address. The known gang member, reported to be 175kg, is believed to have links to Hawke's Bay and Waikato. Poi Poi was considered dangerous and police asked members of the public do not approach or confront him for their own safety.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Hawke's Bay Area Commander Dave Greig said the heavy police presence had been concerning for the public but officers were grateful for the patience and support.It's understood Poi Poi would face a number of charges.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Hawkes Bay TodayHawkes Bay TodayAussie heatwave set to cook Hawke's Bay as sizzler extends eastwards06 Jan 05:35 AMHawkes Bay TodayNorth Island woman was made redundant - now she's won $340k Lambo06 Jan 03:00 AMHawkes Bay TodayGood on defence, and attack: Hawke's Bay woman wins top Defence Force award05 Jan 11:10 PMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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