A patched Mongrel Mob member has been arrested in relation to an alleged arson at a Māngere Bridge funeral home last month.
Emergency services were called after a small fire broke out at the Just Funerals premises on Kirkbride Rd shortly before midnight on April 28.
The building sustained minor damage and there were no injuries reported.
Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward said officers executed four search warrants at addresses connected to the Mongrel Mob across South Auckland this morning.
“As a result of these search warrants, we have arrested a patched member who has been charged with arson, endangering life.
“Police also located a pump action shotgun and ammunition at the one of the addresses.”
Two other patched gang members at the address were also arrested for breaching bail and another in relation to an unrelated serious assault, Hayward said.
“What was of real concern was that there were children present at the address the firearm was located at.
“However, overall this is a pleasing outcome in that we have been able to catch up with the alleged offender and take another firearm out of circulation in the community.”
A 30-year-old man would appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow charged with arson.
Another 34-year-old man was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition and would appear in Manukau District Court tomorrow.
