Four on kidnapping charges

Police arrested four Mongrel Mob men in relation to an alleged aggravated robbery and kidnapping in Waikato in October, part of ongoing enforcement to disrupt gang activity, Operation Cobalt. Investigations into the incident in Te Kuiti on October 15 led police to find two firearms, imitation firearms, other weapons, methamphetamine and cannabis. A 25-year-old man will appear in the Te Kuiti District Court today. A 28-year-old man is due to appear on November 17, and a 22-year-old man will appear on November 21. Another 25-year-old man will appear on December 8. The accused face several charges.