Three Mongrel Mob members were arrested in Mataura on Friday, following the execution of a search warrant at the gang¡¯s headquarters in Albion Street.
The search warrant was undertaken by Southland Police and Southern District¡¯s Organised Crime Group, following a serious gang-related assault last week.
Two men, aged 33 and 36, have jointly been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.? They appeared in Invercargill District Court on Saturday.
The third man, a 30-year-old, was charged with assault with intent to injure. He is scheduled to appear in Invercargill District Court on 18 August.
¡°Police have absolutely no tolerance for this type of offending in our communities,¡± says Detective Inspector Stu Harvey.
¡°As part of Operation Cobalt, we will continue to have a significant focus on targeting and disrupting this unlawful gang activity in Southland.¡±
¡°We welcome information from anyone who has concerns about gang activity or the illegal possession of firearms in their community, and encourage people to get in touch with us.¡±
You can report online at 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or at? .
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