Two arrests as Mongrel Mob Barbarians get together in Nelson

Police have made two arrests as they continue to monitor a gang gathering in Nelson this weekend.

Members of the Mongrel Mob Barbarians have arrived in the area from around the country and are expected to stay until Monday.

Officers monitored vehicles and motorbikes as they disembarked from the ferry on Friday.

One person was arrested for displaying gang insignia on Thursday and another for driving while suspended, when he was stopped at a checkpoint in Pelorus.

A spokesperson said it was pleasing gang members have largely chosen not to wear their patches to the gathering at this stage.