However, that is a consequence of your decisions.. The Australian motorcycle gang established a chapter in New Zealand after 14 members were deported as so-called "501s", in reference to the section of Australia's immigration law used to revoke visas on "character" grounds. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. Despite this, Simpson was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison. "We can see no reason why he cannot transfer prisons to undertake that programme and we hope that can happen as soon as reasonably possible," Young said. Tyson Daniels was If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain expressed permission from the copyright owner. Tallat Rahman, from Suva, was arrested in February 2019 in the first phase of the inquiry, which discovered how parcels of methamphetamine weighing up to 5kg were hidden inside kitchen appliances shipped from the United States. Est. Later that day, the man yells at Sha that he is wasting time and is going to blow the deal. Were going to land it there [in New Zealand].. The 501 scheme is the the character section of the Australian Migration Act that allows the cancellation of visas. We believe this corresponds with a fair use of any such copyrighted material (referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law). It demonstrated the drug dealing was conducted from a distance by others on his behalf, Justice Lang said. In one, lawyer Andrew Simpson - already convicted and jailed for money laundering - tells another man that he can tell "the boys" a $100,000 cheque has landed. Biker News does not belong to or support any Club. 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Money was deposited at banks in amounts less than $10,000, in a bid to avoid triggering the banks reporting threshold, then funnelled through trust and company accounts to disguise their criminal origins. The trial of five people linked to the Comancheros gang has been told how close a large drug deal came to being completed in the Auckland suburb of Takanini. Im going to land it between you and me [Ill give you] all the f***en work you can handle. Rahman was unknown to the team of detectives running Operation Nova until he was overheard talking to one of the frontmen, who cannot be named for legal reasons, whose phone conversations were bugged by police. When brought in for questioning by police, Rahman claimed to be in New Zealand on holiday. The defence has yet to have its arguments heard. More rain could further damage Central Hawke's Bay's rural roads, Comanchero gang leader Pasilika Naufahu jailed for 10 years, 'Largest ever' meth bust in NZ: Police, Customs seize 613kg of the drug, Comancheros-linked would-be drug courier jailed over failed deal, 'We have land that is build-ready': Housing minister considers temporary Hawke's Bay villages, Prolific 'pork' tag appears in Auckland 1000 times in just over one year, Immigration declines residency visa for family of much-needed Wairoa nurse, Some freight railway lines will remain closed for months due to Cyclone Gabrielle damage - KiwiRail. The Crown produced other bugged phone calls and photographic evidence of multiple people depositing small sums of money at various banks accounts. The covert investigation ended in April 2019, when most of the Comancheros' hierarchy were arrested on offences of money laundering and participating in an organised criminal group. File photo. Justice Graham Lang sentenced him today in the High Court at Auckland. "Ok, I delete," came the reply. For Vella, forever lasted until last week, when he posed in Comancheros colours with their new President Alex Meehan. Video / Mike Scott. At trial, Naufahu was found guilty of two charges of money laundering in relation to the purchase of a Bentley and Ford Ranger. Make sure you have subscribed to our Facebook page or Twitter to stay tuned! This story originally appeared in the New Zealand Herald. A video, taken by police, was played at trial showing the brother of a man who the Crown says is at the heart of the case and an Australian hairdresser meeting with Clausen. Earlier this year,lawyer Andrew Simpson and Danielswere jailed for their involvement. Naufahu was arrested following a series of raids across Auckland in April 2019 in which more than $3.7 million in assets was seized, along with luxury cars, motorbikes, high-end luggage and jewellery. Thieves get their hands dirty on building sites, what the Governments latest Kiwibuild changes could mean for you, and a female officer knocked out in a vicious attack in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. The five were arrestedfollowing a series of raidsacross Auckland in April 2019 which saw more than $3.7 million in assets seized along withluxury cars, motorcycles, luxury luggageand jewellery. He had admitted participating in an organised criminal group and nine money laundering charges which came from purchasing a swag of expensive vehicles. Photo: Supplied, Tyson Daniels, in the gold Versace top, and Auckland lawyer Andrew Simpson at their sentencing hearing in February 2020. But the Court of Appeal has reduced that sentence to nine years. The #1 Biker News Website Since 2011-Covering up to minute biker news including Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs & Biker News Worldwide. It had been a previously been a strained relationship, the court heard. He told them Naufahu arrived in New Zealand from Australia in early 2016 and quickly went about establishing the New Zealand chapter of the Comancheros. Comancheros gang president Pasilika Naufahu has sentence reduced Catrin Owen 12:24, Oct 05 2021 RICKY WILSON/STUFF Pasilika Naufahu was jailed for his part in a drug and money laundering. "We are satisfied he is at high risk of re-offending given his past, given his personality, and given his involvement in the Comancheros gang.". You know the puakas get all my messages," the text read. Pasilika Naufahu was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by Justice Graham Lang on Friday at the High Court at Auckland. File photo. Naufahu had been a sergeant-at-arms for the Comancheros in Australia, where he had had a high level of involvement in the gang, together with his brother. File photo. This website may contain copyrighted material, the use of which may not have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making these materials available in an effort for news reporting or educational purposes. Ten days prior to that trial, Naufahu pleaded guilty to four charges of money laundering and one of participating in an organised crime group. The gang's secretary Jarome Fonua has previously been jailed for his part in the drug operation. Ahead of the trial, another two gang members Jarome Fonua and Vetekina Naufahu also pleaded guilty. The president of the Comanchero Motorcycle Club president Pasilika Naufahu came to New Zealand in 2016 and went about setting up the gang for monetary gain while those around him enjoyed the benefits, the Crown say. Lawyer Andrew Simpson and the gangs vice-president Tyson Daniels were also among those arrested. Naufahu, however, believed he had been treated seriously unfairly and he would not be transferred to another prison to complete the programme. However, the Court substituted the gang boss 10 year imprisonment to one of nine years. The Parole Board rulings released to the Herald on Sunday showed that Daniels had a strong work ethic and was considered to be "compliant and respectful" by Corrections staff. Gang president Pasilika Naufahu was among those put behind bars, sentenced to 10 years' jail after being found guilty of conspiracy to supply the Class B drug pseudoephedrine. Naufahu - whose brother Pasilika is the president of the New Zealand chapter of the Australian motorcycle club - also pleaded guilty to possession of MDMA, or Ecstasy, which is a Class-B controlled drug. Senior Comancheros Tyson Daniels, left, and Jarome Fonua have pleaded guilty to money laundering and participating in an organised criminal group. 1 Dec, 2021 01:00 AM . He had admitted participating in an organised criminal group and nine money laundering charges which came from purchasing a swag of expensive vehicles. The call was made in Mexico and the caller was identified as Rahman; a Fijian-Indian who lived in Suva, who had dual Canadian citizenship and travelled regularly to Mexico and the United States. There is lack of support for those who are returned to New Zealand by Australia under these provisions.. "I'm so honoured to be your son, you taught me how to be a man, you're a legend to this club. Vetekina Naufahu admitted to money laundering and possessing ecstasy, and is the latest Comanchero member to be sentenced after massive police raids in 2019. We respect every Motorcycle Club that adheres to proper MC protocol. Daniels was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison, later extended by three months for punching another inmate. Clausen is charged with conspiring to supply class B drug pseudoephedrine. Vetekina and Fonua now join Tyson Daniels, the gang's vice-president, and Auckland lawyer Andrew Simpson in being convicted of laundering criminal profits. Two days before Christmas, December 23, 2018, Rahman left New Zealand but not before receiving a backpack full of cash. Australian hairdresserHe Sha was jailed earlier this yearafter he admitted crossing the Tasman to sell pseudoephedrine. Intercepted communications between a man and an Australian hairdresser who allegedly orchestrated a $1 million drug deal of pseudoephedrine for the Comanchero MC president have been played in court. Hakaraia offered cover as a professional service provider and businessman by reviewing the accounts of the concrete business, Johnstone said. A trial involving laundering and drug charges against Comanchero president Pasilika Naufahu, Connor Michael Tamati Clausen, accountant Wiwini Himi Hakaraia, a media personality who has name Officers then observed the ute park up in Howick next to a white Range Rover. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Est. He had also earlier. one of the founding members of the New Zealand chapter in 2018 but was arrested a year later following a covert investigation, Operation Nova, which targeted the gang's criminal activity. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The Comancheros gang boss has been denied parole for a second time in four months because he is still considered an excessive risk if released. Those guilty verdicts mean that since the Herald on Sunday revealed the infamous Instagram post announcing their arrival in 2018, five of the six founding members of the New Zealand Comancheros have been convicted of either serious drug or money laundering offences. 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