Subj : Five arrested after Head Hunters meth raid
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From : News
Date : Thu May 02 2024 12:42 pm

Five members and associates of the Head Hunters gang are facing
methamphetamine charges after a police operation across Auckland and
Northland yesterday morning.

Search warrants were carried out on Wednesday morning at seven addresses
targeting the alleged supply of methamphetamine by the North Shore chapter of
the gang, including its headquarters in Wairau Valley.

Detective Inspector Albie Alexander said investigators were supported by
tactical staff.

"Five men were located across these addresses and were arrested without
incident this morning.

"As a result of our investigation under Operation Salmon, we have charged
these men with possession of methamphetamine for supply."

Several items of interest were seized across all seven addresses, including
$80,000 in cash, firearm ammunition and cannabis.

Alexander said further arrests cannot be ruled out and that the public will
see police carrying out continued disruption and enforcement action.

"Unlawful activity being committed by organised criminal groups remains a key
focus, especially given the harm it has on communities."

Two 18-year-old men, a 25-year-old man, a 29-year-old man and a 57-year-old
man are now before the North Shore District Court.

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