King Cobras (gang)

King Cobras
Founded 1950s
Founding location Auckland, New Zealand
Years active 1950s-present
Ethnicity Polynesian and Maori
Criminal activities Drug dealing, assault, murder
Allies Bloods, Crips, Central Auckland street gangs

The King Cobras are a prominent gang in New Zealand.

History

The King Cobras were founded originally in Ponsonby, sometime in the 1950s,[1] and are prominently Polynesian and Māori.[1] The King Cobras main territory runs from Central Auckland down to Mangere, Papatoetoe and the Cobras have proven to be very violent in cases regarding territory.[2] The Cobras presence starts in the North Shore,[3] and travels as far down south as the Hutt Valley and Wellington reigon.[4] The Cobras have proven to be very violent and have been involved in major cases of Drug Dealing.[1]

Involvement in organised crime

The Cobras have had possession of firearms,[5] and have been involved in the dealing of methamphetamine, cocaine,and marijuana.[6] In 2003, members of the King Cobras ran a large methamphetamine ring along with the Head Hunters in one of Aucklands biggest drug-cases.[7][8] The King Cobras have been involved in several murder cases, including that of a 15 year old boy,[9] and the shooting of a rival gang member, as part of a membership process.[10]

Territory

The Gang has chapters and presence across South, Central,[11] North[3] and West[6] Auckland. As well as Hutt valley and Wellington.[4]

Gang regalia

The King Cobras use phrases such as 11.3, Aiga and the sounds of a Snake.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Exodus for weakened Cobras - Crime - NZ Herald News". Nzherald.co.nz. 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  2. ↑ in the New Zealand Forum. "King Cobras, tooling up for drug war, say police". Topix. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Wanted man apprehended in Glenfield house - Story - NZ News". 3 News. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sam Boyer (2013-04-15). "King Cobras Gang Are Setting Up In Wellington". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  5. ↑ Field, Michael (2010-07-30). "Gang tooling up for drug war, say police". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Millionaire prisoner involved in drug ring - National - NZ Herald News". Nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  7. ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=3502507
  8. ↑ http://tvnz.co.nz/content/209992/2539670/article.html
  9. ↑ "The short sad life of a youth who took the wrong path - National - NZ Herald News". Nzherald.co.nz. 2004-12-04. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  10. ↑ http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10085753/King-Cobra-patch-earned-by-murder
  11. ↑ "Dope houses low on police hit-list - National - NZ Herald News". Nzherald.co.nz. 2003-11-15. Retrieved 2014-01-31.

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