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Bay of Plenty

Police have arrested two youths in relation to an extraordinary amount of vehicle thefts over recent months in Tūrangi.

Over the last few months, Police have been made aware of around 35 vehicle thefts across Tūrangi, which Detective Sergeant Craig Dalton says is a huge amount for the small town.

On Tuesday 9 June, Tūrangi and Taupō Police staff executed two search warrants in relation to this offending.

“As a result of the warrants, Police arrested two youths – who are known Mongrel Mob associates,” says Detective Sergeant Dalton.