No injuries were reported in the arson at Just Funerals in Māngere Bridge last month. Photo: Googlemaps
Auckland Police have arrested a patched member of the Mongrel Mob gang, after an arson at a Māngere Bridge funeral home last month.
The fire broke out at Just Funerals on Kirkbride Road in late April, with the building suffering minor damage. No injuries were reported.
Officers searched four properties linked to the Mongrel Mob in South Auckland, arresting a 30-year-old patched member and charging him with arson. He is expected to appear in Manukau District Court on Tuesday.
Police also found a pump-action shotgun and ammunition at one of the addresses. They charged two other gang members with breaching bail and another with an unrelated assault.
"What was of real concern was that there were children present at the address the firearm was located at," Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward of Counties Manukau CIB said.
"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 34-year-old man has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, and is also expected in court on Tuesday.
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