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.
The King Cobras were founded in Ponsonby, sometime in the 1950s, and are prominently Polynesian and Māori. 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. The Cobras presence starts in the North Shore, and travels as far down south as the Hutt Valley and Wellington region. The Cobras have proven to be very violent and have been involved in major cases of Drug Dealing.
The Cobras have had a history of possessing firearms, and have been involved in the dealing of methamphetamine, cocaine,and marijuana. In 2003, members of the King Cobras ran a large methamphetamine ring along with the Head Hunters in one of Aucklands biggest drug-cases. The King Cobras have been involved in several murder cases, including that of a 15-year-old boy, and the shooting of a rival gang member, as part of a membership process.
The gang has chapters and presence across South, Central, North and WestAuckland, Hutt valley, and Wellington.
The King Cobras use phrases such as 11.3, Aiga and the sounds of a snake.
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