Police to crack down on gangs under Operation Tauwhiro

Published: Feb. 19, 2021, 5:13 a.m.

Police are cracking down on gangs, with the launch of a nationwide operation to disrupt and prevent firearms-related gang violence. Operation Tauwhiro is a long-term co-ordinated operation focusing on enforcement - and harm prevention. But the Opposition says it'll be a woke, toothless talkfest if police aren't given more powers. Here's political reporter Yvette McCullough.