A large police presence, including members of the armed offender’s squad, surrounded the Cuffs Rd property in Wainoni, just days before the gang is understood to be holding an event in Christchurch to mark its fifth anniversary.
The Mongols established a presence in the city in 2019, based out of a fortified gang pad off State Highway 1 in Burnham.
Stuff reported gang members from across New Zealand are expected to arrive at the Burnham property for the event from November 7-10.
Police have also planned a major operation during the event.
A neighbour of the Wainoni house told chrislynchmedia.com they saw people in handcuffs outside the property surrounded by police this morning.
Armed police could be heard calling out to the occupants.
“Come out now with your hands up … we have you surrounded.”
The resident said some of the occupants were part of the gang. A Mongols gang patch sign could also be seen in a garage at the property.
Another resident told chrislynchmedia.com she was told to stay inside during the police operation.