Comancheros Christchurch Chapter Crushed | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Operation Avon smashed the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros Motorcycle Club, leading to 29 convictions, seizure of 5kg of Class A drugs, 11 firearms, $250k in cash, and $1.9m in assets—including property and vehicles. The gang was funneling over $1m in drugs weekly between islands, worth $15m street value. Police believe they were funding “military-styled training” to escalate operations. Though experts warn this may not fully halt the drug trade, Acting Detective Inspector Phil Sparks confirms the bust severely crippled the gang’s South Island operations and financial footing, making…