Rotorua police investigate crashes during former gang leader’s funeral

Two crashes near Rotorua have been connected to the tangi of former gang boss Jeffrey Gear, raising police concerns about gang-related behavior. A motorcyclist who attended the tangi failed to stop for police, resulting in a serious crash with a ute on Western Rd. Additionally, a group of intoxicated individuals crashed into a bridge northeast of Ngongotahā. Authorities are monitoring the situation due to the disruptive actions of those affiliated with gangs.

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