The 22-year-old Head Hunters gang member was arrested. He is also facing a number of other charges relating to unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition, drug dealing and participating in an organised criminal group.
He was due to appear this afternoon in the Waitakere District Court.
"A large amount of cannabis and cash amounting to tens of thousands of dollars were also seized."
Three search warrants were conducted at West Auckland addresses. Photo / Supplied
Police are continuing to make inquiries into other individuals allegedly connected to the incident, and indicated further arrests are likely.