Jeffrey Gear

Jeffrey Gear is a former president of the Filthy Few motorcycle gang, known for his involvement in a major drug smuggling operation linked to a Mexican cartel. After being arrested in 2021 as part of Operation Tarpon, he faced significant legal consequences but ultimately received 11 months of home detention instead of a potential life sentence. During his sentencing in March 2023, he was described by Justice Matthew Palmer as a 'role model and a leader' after completing extensive rehabilitation and distancing himself from a 25-year methamphetamine addiction. His transformation from gang member to advocate for change has garnered attention, particularly during a recent tangi in Rotorua, where police monitored the event for any unlawful activity.