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?Police in Christchurch have laid further charges as part of Operation Cobalt, targeting organised crime groups.
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A 25-year-old woman will appear in the Christchurch District Court on 29 August 2022 charged with conspiring with a 36-year-old man to commit burglaries of several commercial premises in Christchurch.
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The man was a patched member of the Mongols gang at the time of the conspiracy. He is currently remanded in custody charged with blackmail, possession of a restricted weapon, and drug dealing.
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The man will appear in the Christchurch District Court on 14 September 2022 and will face an additional charge of receiving stolen property.
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It is alleged that on 20 June 2022 he was in possession of a car transporter trailer valued at $40,000, which had been stolen from a commercial premises in Christchurch earlier that day.
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Since the arrest of the man earlier this year, Police have become aware of several additional instances of intimidation and blackmail allegedly carried out by the Mongols gang.?
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The Police investigation into this offending is ongoing and further charges are being considered.
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Crime, intimidation, and violence generated by gang members causes a significant impact on the wellbeing of our communities.
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We welcome information from anyone who has concerns about gang activity in their community.??
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The information you supply could help Police piece together details of offending and lead to a prosecution.?
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You can report online at or phone 105.
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Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 or at
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?
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