# Comancheros Gang Falls in New Zealand | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-09-18T01:44:55+00:00
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Six founding members of the Comancheros motorcycle club in New Zealand have been convicted on drug and money laundering charges, marking a major victory for law enforcement after years of targeting the gang. Once notorious for flaunting wealth on social media since their 2018 arrival, the Comancheros expanded through deported Australian criminals who brought their criminal networks with them. Investigations like Operation Nova and Operation Scuba exposed sophisticated laundering schemes, including luxury property and vehicle purchases. Key figures like national president Pasilika Naufahu and vice-president Tyson Daniels received lengthy sentences, signaling the dismantling of the gang’s leadership. Despite these setbacks, authorities continue to probe the group’s deep-rooted criminal operations, especially around large-scale drug trafficking. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/comancheros-hierarchy-of-pasilika-naufahu-tyson-daniels-vetekina-naufahu-jarome-fonua-seiana-fakaosilea-and-pomare-pirini-all-now-convicted-of-money-laundering-or-drug-dealing/premium/7L4FWWOHB5DYDARDOZI6VNDJKQ/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c037caec06387d05 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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