Source: Radio New Zealand
Whenua Tapu Cemetery in Porirua. Supplied / Porirua City Council
A car which was driven recklessly through a cemetery in Porirua has been seized by police.
Police said the blue Ford Falcon and several other vehicles were seen speeding through Whenua Tapu Cemetery for about 15 minutes on Monday evening.
Kapiti-Mana area commander Inspector Renee Perkins said it was lucky that no one was hurt.
“Not only is this a dangerous activity within a cemetery, but it is also incredibly disrespectful for a place where people go to grieve and remember their loved ones who have passed.
“Thanks to information provided by the public, and through our initial enquiries, we were able to seize one of the vehicles and we continue our search for the other vehicles and their drivers.”
Anita Baker Mayor of Porirua said this type of dangerous behaviour would not be tolerated.
“It costs money to fix damage left by unruly drivers.
“We are grateful to members of the public who contacted police at the time the incident was taking place.”
Anybody else who may have witnessed the incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact police.
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