Police have undertaken a "significant organised crime operation" in the Bay of Plenty targeting the Mongols gang. National organised crime group Detective Superintendent Greg Williams is giving an update on Tuesday at 1pm about the operation. The bikie gang, led by national president Jim ‘JD’ Thacker, established a chapter in the Bay of Plenty last year. On May 15, the national gang register carried the names of 82 of the 501s. Recent investigations showed the Comanchero were also trying to “increase market share” in the South Island, the briefing said.

Source: Stuff June 22, 2020 23:09 UTC