Two patched Mongrel Mob members and an associate have been charged with firearms offences in Invercargill.
The three were arrested following inquiries after an incident where police attempted to stop their car in Invercargill on Thursday evening.
The arrests are part of Operation Cobalt, a national operation aimed at disrupting gang activity.
Acting detective sergeant Alun Griffiths said operation members located the fleeing vehicle, a second stolen vehicle, and also recovered two firearms — one of which was loaded — along with 110 rounds of ammunition.
A 38-year-old gang member faces firearms and methamphetamine charges, while a 33-year-old gang member and 38-year-old associate both face firearms charges.
They have been remanded in custody to reappear in court on 1 November.
By: Staff reporter
