11 Aug 2020

National to get tough on gangs but Strike Force Raptor name gone

From Checkpoint, 5:12 pm on 11 August 2020

National is promising to get tough on gangs and youth offenders, as it hit the campaign trail in earnest today.

Leader Judith Collins announced their law and order policy in Taupō today.

She has promised a special unit - but the name Strike Force Raptor is gone.

But Labour leader Jacinda Ardern says increasing the number of police is the best way to reduce gang-crime.

RNZ political reporter Yvette McCullough has the details.