Police seized $50,000 in cash, methamphetamine, and a stolen Pokémon card collection valued at approximately $30,000 during an early morning raid targeting a patched Head Hunters gang member in Glen Eden. The 32-year-old suspect faces multiple charges in Waitākere District Court.
The operation unfolded early Wednesday morning when the Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit descended on a residential address on Tuck Nathan Drive in Glen Eden, West Auckland. Officers executed a search warrant with assistance from the Armed Offenders Squad and the Specialist Search Group, targeting a patched member of the Head Hunters gang.
Weapons, Cash, and Methamphetamine Recovered in Glen Eden Raid
Inside the property, officers arrested a male occupant and recovered a diverse range of illicit assets. Alongside the currency and narcotics, the haul included a loaded firearm, which formed the basis for additional weapons charges against the suspect.
Police records document several specific high-value items retrieved during the search of the residential premises:
- A loaded firearm and one ounce of methamphetamine
- $50,000 in cash
- A Pokémon card collection valued at approximately $30,000
- A stolen Mercedes-Benz valued at $20,000
- An allegedly stolen land surveyor kit valued at $25,000
Detective Senior Sergeant Josh Lautogo Discusses Gang Profit
Speaking on the tactical operation and the items recovered, Detective Senior Sergeant Josh Lautogo stated that law enforcement agencies will maintain pressure on organized crime networks operating across suburban communities.
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Police will continue to disrupt these criminal networks and target those who seek to profit off the harm they cause.
Detective Senior Sergeant Josh Lautogo, New Zealand Police
Lautogo noted that enquiries into the origins of the recovered high-value vehicles, surveying equipment, and collectible cards remain active as investigators trace how the stolen property entered the suspect’s possession.
Charges Filed in Waitākere District Court
The 32-year-old man arrested at the Glen Eden address has been formally charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply and unlawful possession of a pistol. Judicial proceedings commenced with his scheduled appearance in the Waitākere District Court.
