Two men linked to the Comanchero Motorcycle Club will face serious drugs and firearms charges, after searches at south-east Auckland properties.
Investigators from the Motorcycle Gang Unit, part of the wider National Gang Unit, executed three search warrants across Flat Bush this morning.
Detective Inspector Wayne Gray, from the National Gang Unit, says two men were arrested at separate addresses.
“Today’s enforcement activity targeted a patched member and an associate of the Comancheros,” he says.
“As a result, we have located a press that will be alleged to have been used to press bricks of cocaine.
“Police have also seized a loaded pistol at one address.”
At another address, nearly a kilogram of a cutting agent was located along with around 64 grams of methamphetamine.
A 33-year-old patched Comanchero is facing a charge of conspiracy to deal methamphetamine.
Meanwhile, a 30-year-old associate of the gang has been charged with possession for supply of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a pistol and unlawfully possessing ammunition.
Both men are expected in the Manukau District Court this afternoon.
“It’s no secret that the Comancheros gang continue to impose suffering and a negative influence on many communities across this country,” Detective Inspector Gray says.
“Police remain committed to using every opportunity to prevent and disrupt this criminal activity from occurring, and today’s enforcement is a good example of that.”
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Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
