Police monitor Mongrel Mob funeral in Tauranga with heavy presence

Wednesday 27 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 28 Nov 2024, 7:42pm

Police deployed extra staff to Western Bay of Plenty to monitor the funeral of a prominent Mongrel Mob member. The operation resulted in fourteen arrests and the seizure of two firearms and a vehicle. Some gang members criticised the heavy police presence during the event.

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1. StuffWed 27 Nov 2024, 7:22pm

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2. 1NewsThu 28 Nov 2024, 5:00am

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   • Police checkpoints amid Bay of Plenty gang funeral (opens in new tab) Thu 28 Nov 2024, 10:04am
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