Senior Rebels bikie arrested twice in two days after Strike Force Raptor raids
A senior member of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang will face court for the second time in just two days after dozens of weapons including a dagger and disguised shock device were seized during a Strike Force Raptor raid in the Hunter.
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A senior Rebels bikie will face court for the second time in two days after Strike Force Raptor seized dozens of weapons and 20 drums of diesel during a raid in the Hunter.
The 45-year-old man was stopped and arrested by Raptor North detectives on Young Street at Rutherford early yesterday before being charged with allegedly breaching bail.
He appeared at Maitland Local Court hours later where he was released on conditional bail.
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Later that day, the anti-bikie unit carried out a firearms raid at a home in Rutherford. Investigators seized several items including an electronic shock device disguised as a torch, a dagger, a sheath knife, an extendible baton and Rebels OMCG colours.
Police also found a substance believed to be crystal meth, prescription drugs and 20 drums of allegedly stolen diesel. All the items were taken from the scene for forensic analysis.
The 45-year-old man was arrested again and taken to Maitland Police Station where he was charged with four counts of possess prohibited weapon without permit, four counts of use prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order and four counts of fail to ensure safe keeping of prohibited weapon.
He was also charged with three counts of possess prohibited drug, two counts of possess prescribed restricted substance and goods in custody.
He’s been refused bail to appear in court today.
Originally published as Senior Rebels bikie arrested twice in two days after Strike Force Raptor raids
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