Police set up a checkpoint for the Head Hunters North chapter, who were on a charity fun bike run. Photo / Police
Police set up a checkpoint for the Head Hunters North chapter, who were on a charity fun bike run. Photo / Police
A Head Hunter North charity gang fun run party was spoilt by police who green-stickered 27 motorcycles and impounded two bikes.
The Herald understands members of the Head Hunters North were on a charity ride, celebrating the chapter’s 20th anniversary.
But the police heard about the bike run and stopped gang members to check out the legality of their motorcycles.
Auckland police green-stickered 27 Head Hunter bikes and impounded two on Saturday.
Acting road policing manager for Waitematā, Acting Inspector Warwick Stainton, says police were highly visible for the event on Saturday, running a number of checkpoints.
“We had a number of teams working hard to target and disrupt any unlawful gang-related activity,” Stainton said.
“Our teams issued 27 infringements, processed one person for driving with excess breath alcohol, impounded two motorbikes and suspended a licence.”
Stainton said police will crack down on all illegal activity and gangs should be warned.
Hundreds of gang members gathered for Head Hunter William "Bird" Hines’ funeral in Foxton last November. Photo / Bevan Conley
“We want to reiterate that police will continue to keep a close watch on gang activity and any illegal behaviour will not be tolerated,” Stainton said.
“We also encourage the community to report any suspicious or illegal activity that may be taking place. We take these reports seriously and in confidence.”
Anyone concerned about their safety in regards to the group, or who witnesses illegal behaviour happening now, was urged to call 111 immediately.
Stainton said to report or send in any footage of the group causing concern online at 105.police.govt.nz, call police on 105, or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-nz.org.
A source said many of the green stickers were for modified bikes, mainly handlebars and exhausts.
Gang posts relating to bikes that were green-stickered have been taken down from social media.
