“Police also discovered a ‘chop shop’ and have been able to recover several stolen vehicles.”A further five vehicles were seized by the courts due to unpaid fines. “As a result, two men, who are both patched Mongrel Mob members, were arrested,” he said. Both are facing charges relating to driving matters, possession of methamphetamine for supply, possession of cannabis, and unlawful possession of ammunition. Over the past two weeks, police executed search warrants at various properties linked to Mongrel Mob gang members in Canterbury. Photo / SuppliedWells said police were committed to disrupting and minimising the social harm caused by gangs in the community.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 11, 2026 12:32 UTC