Gang leader Rocky Pulete dies; funeral expected

nzherald.co.nz

Ulaiasi 'Rocky' Pulete, a senior King Cobras member, has died at 56 after a long illness, with hundreds of gang members expected at his funeral. Pulete was a respected figure in New Zealand's criminal underworld, known for his early bank robbery career and later involvement in drug importation. His funeral is anticipated to cause significant traffic disruption, with police advising motorists to exercise caution due to a large gang presence.


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