A much-needed adjustment has come to a key piece of legislation for disrupting gang activity.

The Government has tweaked the Criminal Proceeds Act, which means a gang associate now has to prove their assets were acquired legitimately, or face them being frozen.

It's estimated to return an additional $25 million annually, which will help fund programmes that target organised crime.

Justice Minister Kiri Allan told Mike Hosking the new amendments will improve the ability of Police to do their job.

She says it also shows the Act has been successful so far because gangs have had to adapt their business models.

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A much-needed adjustment has come to a key piece of legislation for disrupting gang activity.
The Government has tweaked the Criminal Proceeds Act, which means a gang associate now has to prove their assets were acquired legitimately, or face them being frozen.
It's estimated to return an additional $25 million annually, which will help fund programmes that target organised crime.
Justice Minister Kiri Allan told Mike Hosking the new amendments will improve the ability of Police to do their job.
She says it also shows the Act has been successful so far because gangs have had to adapt their business models.
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