Head Hunters gang member charged after West Auckland police raid

Police seized a Pokémon card collection worth approximately $30,000 and $50,000 in cash during a raid in Glen Eden. The search occurred early Wednesday morning at a property on Tuck Nathan Drive. This operation was part of an investigation into a patched Head Hunters gang member's alleged involvement in illegal activity.

A 32-year-old man was arrested at the address. He has been charged with unlawful possession of a pistol and possession of methamphetamine for supply. The man is due to appear in the Waitākere District Court.

Officers from the Waitematā gang disruption unit, supported by the specialist search group and the armed offenders squad, executed the search warrant. In addition to the cards and cash, police recovered one ounce of methamphetamine, a loaded firearm, a stolen land surveyor kit valued at $25,000, and several high-value vehicles including a stolen Mercedes Benz worth $20,000.

Detective Senior Sergeant Josh Lautogo stated, "Police will continue to disrupt these criminal networks and target those who seek to profit off the harm they cause". Investigations into the origins of the stolen items are ongoing.

Compiled from reports by 1News, Stuff, NZ Herald and RNZ.