Senior Comanchero leader arrested in Auckland

Police have arrested the last senior Comanchero Motorcycle Gang leader after allegedly importing methamphetamine and cocaine into the country.

Last year, police charged nearly ever member of the gang after a years-long probe.

The gang's national vice president was arrested in the Auckland suburb of Howick yesterday.

The 36-year-old was charged over an investigation into the importation of methamphetamine at the Port of Tauranga last December, and the importation of cocaine into the country earlier this year.

“It will be alleged that this man played a significant role in working across transnational organised criminal groups with these importations," Police Assistant Commissioner: investigations Paul Basham said.

Every member of the gang's leadership is now facing serious charges, he said.

“This is a significant milestone and represents years of relentless investigative work to disrupt and hold the Comancheros to account for criminal activity.

“There is no doubt that this sustained enforcement activity has had considerable impact on the gang’s ability to conduct their offending.”

Yesterday's arrest follows the three major investigations which culminated late last year.

Basham acknowledged the staff in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty who worked on the investigation.

"We have not wavered in enforcing the law with gangs and organised criminal groups who are causing a high level of harm in communities right across this country."

The man was set to appear in the Auckland District Court today charged with importing methamphetamine, attempted possession of cocaine for supply, and participating in an organised criminal group.