The case is one of a growing number of investigations into links between police staff and members of gangs or organised criminal figures in recent years. But besides that nothing else just always keeping a look out for him.”The Comancheros motorcycle gang has featured regularly in corruption investigations involving police staff. One was a police employee who was associating with an organised criminal group and allegedly trading information for drugs. “Recent investigations into leaks of sensitive information to gang members and organised criminal groups highlight the reality of insider threats,” Schaare said. He was charged with importing methamphetamine, supplying the Class A drug and participating in an organised criminal group, and laundering more than $1 million cash.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 09, 2026 17:31 UTC