Five arrested after alleged Mongols gang methamphetamine importation probe

Thursday 6 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 6 Aug, 12:16pm

Five people linked to the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang have been charged following a five-month police investigation. Acting on information from US authorities, police targeted an alleged methamphetamine importation ring connected to a Mexican cartel in the North Island. The operation has resulted in the closure of the suspected importation ring.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 6 Aug, 11:45am

   Mongols MC gang busted after alleged Mexican cartel drug links, five arrested (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 6 Aug, 11:49am

   The police operation that reached from a Mexican cartel to rural Waikato (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 6 Aug, 12:16pm

   Mongols gang pad shut down amid Mexican cartel-linked meth probe (opens in new tab)