Police raid Mongols MC headquarters on South Island

The police seized money, a stolen vehicle and a pistol as part of a search at the South Island headquarters of the Mongol MC.

Detective Inspector Julian Rinckes said police, including members of the Armed Offenders Squad and the Police Dog Section, carried out a search warrant at the Main Rd address.
South, Burnham in Canterbury.

Christchurch executed a second search warrant against the group.
District Organized Crime Group on Rolleston Drive, Rolleston.

“The search warrants were directed at a core group that was allegedly involved in
the importation, distribution and manufacture of illicit drugs throughout
Christchurch “.

“While further searches and arrests cannot be ruled out, so far the police
have located and recovered approximately $ 6,000 in cash, a stolen vehicle and a
.22 caliber loaded semi-automatic firearm, “he said.

A person has been arrested for breach of bail

The 45-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Christchurch District Court today.