New Zealand Announces New Police Powers to Tackle Exploding Violent Gang Crime

New Zealand Announces New Police Powers to Tackle Exploding Violent Gang Crime
New Zealand Police stand guard in Auckland, New Zealand, on June 19, 2020. Hannah Peters/Getty Images
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The New Zealand government has unveiled new powers and tools for police to use in the fight against gang violence and intimidation, which has escalated to a point where some have compared the situation to South Africa.

Police Minister Chris Hipkins said the recent brazen gang activities were “totally unacceptable,” and New Zealand residents deserved better.