Police say there could be disruption on the road as attendees make their way to the tangi from Tauranga and other areas. Photo: RNZ
Police are warning Bay of Plenty motorists to expect disruptions on Friday, as gang members attending a tangi make their way through the district.
Western Bay of Plenty area commander Clifford Paxton said the tangi was for the father of a prominent Mongols gang member.
"Bay of Plenty police will be monitoring the tangi and procession in Waitangi, Te Puke, due to take place around midday."
Paxton said there could be disruption on the road as attendees made their way there from Tauranga and other areas.
"Police advise those attending that we will not tolerate any unlawful activity, and this will be met with enforcement action where it is identified."
Police would follow up on offences if they were unable to take enforcement action, he said.
Police wouldn't comment on specific numbers expected at the tangi, but said gang members from across the Bay of Plenty and out of the district were expected to attend.
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