Concern that internal issues among gang members in Levin is spilling out into the community

Horowhenua's mayor is welcoming a tripling of police resources after a spate of gang-related shootings in Levin last week.

Two people were found with gunshot wounds, in four separate firearm incidents.

Mayor Bernie Wanden says a lot of people are scared, but having more police is already making a difference.

He says they've already seized multiple firearms and knives because of their ability to search vehicles.