A man with affiliations to the Out Back Blacks gang has been charged after shots were fired during a funeral for a Mongrel Mob member in the Bay of Plenty.

Police are making ongoing enquiries after shots were fired at around 2.15pm, near the corner of Valley and Arawa Roads, Whakatane.

A large number of gang members, including those from Mongrel Mob and Black Power, were in the area for the funeral for a Mongrel Mob member who passed away on Thursday.

Acting Eastern Bay of Plenty area commander Senior Sergeant Richard Miller says police would like to speak with anyone who may have film recordings of the gang funeral procession which travelled from Kawerau to Whakatane yesterday afternoon.

'The group of gang members involved in the motorcade moved on from the crematorium without incident yesterday evening.

'Police are currently speaking to a number of people but as yet no charges have been laid in relation to this incident.”

A 21-year-old man, affiliated with the Out Back Blacks gang, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

He is currently scheduled to appear in Whakatane District Court on January 24.

'If anyone has information which may help police in their investigation we encourage them to contact Whakatane Police on 07 308 5255.”

Alternatively, information can also be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 line.

'Police believe there are no ongoing concerns following this incident.”