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  •   Home > News > National > Upper South Island

    Police say law-breaking will not be tolerated - as officers keep an eye on a large gang funeral in the Wellington region

    Police say law-breaking will not be tolerated - as officers keep an eye on a large gang funeral in the Wellington region


    39-year-old former Rebels gang president Albert Enoka was fatally shot in Lower Hutt's Naenae last week.

    Police have issued an arrest warrant for 28-year-old Wipuhara Kapene - who Police believe is armed and dangerous, and could be receiving help.

    Enoka's funeral's being held in Wainuiomata this morning, ahead of a procession through the Hutt to Porirua.

    Police have been in contact with the community, and gang members to set expectations - and say checkpoints will be in place.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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