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Two patched members of the Headhunters MC gang and two possible gangs were arrested during a raid in downtown Christchurch on Sunday. (File photo)
A district court judge received “a volley of expletives” during the appearance of one of the men arrested after police discovered two firearms, methamphetamine and cannabis on a central Christchurch property.
James Brodie Young, 47, appeared in Christchurch District Court Monday via video link before Judge Tom Gilbert.
Police were on alert Sunday after receiving multiple complaints about two late-model Mercedes cars allegedly driving dangerously and speeding, Canterbury Subway Commander Superintendent Lane Todd said.
One of the vehicles was seen in Tarras in Central Otago, but the driver did not stop when instructed to do so.
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Todd said police had information suggesting both vehicles were traveling to Picton and police from across the South Island searched for the cars.
Both vehicles were found at a property on Bealey Ave in downtown Christchurch at around 11:30 p.m. Sunday.
Police searched the property and found two firearms and an undisclosed quantity of methamphetamine and cannabis.
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Police said two patched members of the Headhunters MC gang and two possible gangs were arrested.
An attorney on duty told the court that Young had refused to speak to her and that she was unable to follow his instructions.
When asked by Judge Gilbert why he was unwilling to speak to an attorney, Young erupted in what the judge described as “a barrage of expletives and general abuse.”
He said that he did not “know what was happening”, that he was being held against his will and “had not consented to be taken into custody”. Young called the police “muppets” and denied the charges against him.
He then kicked and banged on the video link booth door, at which point the judge asked that the video feed be cut off.
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Two patched Headhunter MC gang members and two prospects will appear in Christchurch District Court in the next few days.
One of the prospects, a 32-year-old man, was arrested and charged with two counts of illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, breach of the conditions of a protection order, and breach of obligations in connection with a search for computer.
He was scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court on Monday afternoon.
The other two men who were arrested were scheduled to appear Wednesday: a 33-year-old man charged with cannabis possession and a 37-year-old man charged with obstructing police.
More charges were being considered and both vehicles had been impounded, Todd said.
“The actions of these drivers caused great concern among members of the community, which led them to contact the police.
“Our staff worked diligently to locate these vehicles and their occupants, and we are pleased with the result,” he said.
