Tasman police spent King's Birthday weekend cracking down on anti-social road users, impounding eight vehicles and issuing more than 100 infringements.
The operation, which began last Wednesday and concluded on Sunday, was in response to an increase in complaints from the local community
Tasman District road policing manager, acting inspector Nathan Snell, says two search warrants were also executed, resulting in a stolen firearm being located and three vehicle impounds for sustained loss of traction and driver licence offences.
Tasman police staff were supported by the Anti-Social Road User team from Christchurch.
The team deployed across Nelson Bays and Marlborough resulting in over 50 vehicles being inspected and deemed unsafe or defective.
Five more vehicles were impounded for Land Transport Act offences.
Over 100 Infringement notices were issued for speeding, restraint and distraction offences amongst many others.
Following the operation, police have laid charges against multiple people for unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, sustained loss of traction, driving whilst suspended, driving whilst disqualified and threatening behaviour.
Further charges are being considered.
