Thursday, October 1, 2026

Operation Kale: Sale of drugs leads to arrests and firearm seizures

King Cobra gang news
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Guns, ammunition, drugs and cash have been seized, and three King Cobra gang members have been arrested following a search at a Northcote, Christchurch property.

“The search conducted on Monday by the Gang Disruption Unit followed an extensive investigation into the sale of cannabis. The result represented a significant disruption to a gang-linked cannabis supply chain”, said Inspector Craig Scott.

“The search resulted in the seizure of nine firearms, including pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns and a suppressed, scoped semi-automatic rifle.”



More than a kilogram of cannabis and $15,000 in cash was also seized.

“Three men aged 20, 20 and 22 from Kaiapoi and Northcote will reappear in Christchurch District Court facing charges including possession for supply, unlawful possession of a firearm and driving while disqualified. They will appear on 1,15 and 23 October.

“Two have been remanded in custody.

“This was a strong example of information obtained through a local investigation progressing into a targeted gang-disruption operation, resulting in the removal of firearms, drugs and suspected criminal proceeds from the community.

“Firearms and drugs cause significant harm, and this shows when the community and Police collaborate, we can make our communities safer together.”

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  1. We seem to be getting a lot of news articles about the NZ police doing their job lately. Wouldn’t have anything to do with the 45-47 special military worldwide operation draining the swamp and its swamp creatures, would it?

    Under President Trump’s leadership, ‘this’ FBI has delivered the most prolific run of crime reduction in American history: 53,969 violent crime arrests, up 90%. 31,016 violent criminals and gang members arrested, up 30%. 3,258 kilos of fentanyl seized. 11,081 child victims located and identified. 5,072 child predators and human traffickers arrested. 4,260 FTO-related arrests, up 38%. 157 extraditions, up 65%. The largest year-to-year reduction in violent crime in American history. ‘This’ FBI is hunting down the worst of the worst anywhere in the world and bringing them to justice. That is exactly what we voted for. This administration (45-47) is by far the greatest, most impactful administration we have ever seen. – JMC Broadcasting

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