Nineteen Hells Angels members and associates arrested in Whanganui

Tuesday 15 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 15 Jul 2025, 5:15pm

Police have arrested 19 members and associates of the Hells Angels Whanganui chapter following a year-long operation. The arrests involve 72 charges and the seizure of nearly $2.5 million in assets, including firearms, cash, and drugs.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 15 Jul 2025, 3:26pm

   Police arrest significant Hells Angels members in Whanganui, 72 charges laid (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 15 Jul 2025, 4:45pm

   Police arrest Hells Angels Whanganui leaders in major drug and asset seizure (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 15 Jul 2025, 4:46pm

   'Huge blow': 19 arrests, $2.5m of assets seized from Hells Angels (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 15 Jul 2025, 5:15pm

   Police operation results in 19 members and associates of Hells Angels being arrested (opens in new tab)