Three vehicles were recovered, having been stolen from Invercargill, Orepuki and Tuatapere, police said.
Two men, aged 21 and 18, were arrested yesterday morning, alongside an 18-year-old woman. They were charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
A further pair, aged 16 and 17, were referred to Youth Aid Services.
Enquires remain ongoing in relation to further offending the group may have committed.
- APL