Waikato 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. 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 Waikato police officers inside the Irondog premises during a combined Mongrel Mob birthday party on Saturday night. "The event was a 40th birthday party for twins as well as the celebration of Sonny's 15-year-old son. "A large number of gang and organised crime members were present at the address, including a variety of different chapters of the Mongrel Mob along with other gangs."

Source: New Zealand Herald February 15, 2021 00:33 UTC