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Police Charge Coconut Cartel Members Amid Gang Violence Surge

2/26/2026

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Two alleged Coconut Cartel members, Isaac Mar-Tuvunivono and Nadan Moore, were charged under a new Sydney police taskforce targeting gang violence.
Isaac Mar-Tuvunivono faces multiple charges, including possessing an unauthorized pistol and participating in a criminal group.
The arrests follow violent incidents including the shooting of former NRL star Matt Utai, linked to his son Iziah's Coconut Cartel ties, as police launch Strike Force Halesowen against the Alameddine network.

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Two alleged Coconut Cartel members, Isaac Mar-Tuvunivono and Nadan Moore, were charged under a new Sydney police taskforce targeting gang violence.
Isaac Mar-Tuvunivono faces multiple charges, including possessing an unauthorized pistol and participating in a criminal group.
The arrests follow violent incidents including the shooting of former NRL star Matt Utai, linked to his son Iziah's Coconut Cartel ties, as police launch Strike Force Halesowen against the Alameddine network.