In a bit of surprise, New Zealand Criminals announce they won’t surrender guns.
Sonny Fatu, president of the Waikato branch of the Mongrel Mob, said that, while some members of the gang may have illegal guns, they will not be handing them in as they are necessary to their protection.
“Will gangs get rid of their weapons? No. Because of who we are, we can’t guarantee our own safety,” he told Stuff.
He admitted many of the gang’s estimated 1000 associates hold illegal firearms but says they should be trusted not to harm innocent people.
Mongrel Mob leader says members won’t hand in their guns
I don’t think anybody was expecting that. I am as surprised as anyone.
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