18 Oct 2021

Head Hunters gang members charged after police callout

2:29 pm on 18 October 2021

Five members of the Head Hunters gang are facing firearms charges after an incident in Auckland yesterday.

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Photo: Supplied / Ministry of Justice

Police were called to an Astley Avenue address in New Lynn where they found an injured man.

He remains in a serious condition in hospital following the incident.

The five men were found later at an address in Henderson and arrested, Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie, of Waitematā CIB said in a statement.

Those charged are due to appear in the Waitākere District Court today.

The men are aged between 22 and 40 and have all have been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.

Police are still at the scene at two addresses - in New Lynn and at an industrial address on View Road in Henderson.

Police are still investigating and say further charges may be laid.