A large number of people, including gang members, are attending a headstone unveiling in Napier this weekend, police say.
Hawke鈥檚 Bay Area Commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore said police will have a visible presence in and around Napier tomorrow and will be 鈥渁pplying a firm line to breaches of the Gangs Act鈥.
鈥淲e also won鈥檛 tolerate poor driving behaviour, disorder or any breaches of the peace.
鈥淎t the heart of this gathering is a grieving family,鈥 Sycamore said.
鈥淥ur goal is to reassure people, maintain a visible presence, keep the peace and ensure the safety of everyone.鈥
Sycamore said a lot of people were expected at the event. Some would be gang members, and some would be travelling from out of Hawke鈥檚 Bay.
The unveiling is due to take place at 1pm at the Wharerangi Lawn Cemetery off Cato Rd, Poraiti.
A h膩kari is to follow at a Napier marae later that afternoon.
鈥淲e urge anyone who witnesses illegal behaviour to call 111 immediately. If you are reporting matters after the fact, please make a report online or call 105.鈥
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