Three people were arrested following a disorder incident involving two groups of people outside the Whakatāne District Court yesterday morning.
Two men aged 18 and 26 were due to appear in the Whakatāne District Court at a later date on weapons and dangerous driving charges. A youth was also apprehended, police said in a statement.
A police spokeswoman said they could not say what weapons were used but confirmed it was a firearm.
A vehicle used during the incident has been impounded.
Police want to speak to anyone who has any footage of the incident.
