A Waikato police detective talks with a senior member of the Waikato Mongrel Mob as they begin to execute their search warrant. Photo: NZHWaikato Mongrel Mob say police blatantly tried to intimidate its members after they stormed a party to celebrate a trio of birthdays, including that of their leader Sonny Fatu. Image: SuppliedIt comes after dozens of Mongrel Mob members descended on Christchurch for a weekend on January 29 as part of a national gathering. Hutchinson said the Waikato Mongrel Mob was a "high level of organisation" which paid a high level of regard to its members especially around drinking. One of many police officers inside the Irondog premises during a combined Mongrel Mob birthday party on Saturday night.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 15, 2021 01:30 UTC