King Cobras (gang)
| 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.
Contents
History
The King Cobras were founded originally in Ponsonby, sometime in the 1950s,[1] and are prominently Polynesian and Māori.[1] The King Cobras claimed 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 a history of possessing 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
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- ↑ http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=3502507
- ↑ http://tvnz.co.nz/content/209992/2539670/article.html
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- ↑ http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10085753/King-Cobra-patch-earned-by-murder
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