Alleged Hells Angels member and prospect arrested in Serious and Organised Crime Branch raids in Adelaide’s northern suburbs
Two men with alleged links to a notorious bikie gang have been arrested during sweeping raids in Adelaide’s north.
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An alleged Hells Angel and an aspiring bikie have been arrested after a number of drug busts in the northern suburbs.
On Friday, Serious and Organised Crime Branch detectives arrested five people, including an alleged Hells Angels member and an alleged club prospect, as part of sweeping raids at homes and businesses in Adelaide’s north.
Detectives seized about 3kg of methamphetamine, 100g of cocaine, two cars and a motorcycle.
A 28-year-old Munno Para man was charged with 11 counts of trafficking a controlled drug, trafficking a commercial quantity of a controlled drug and trafficking a large commercial quantity of a controlled drug.
A 38-year-old Munno Para West man was charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of a controlled drug and two counts of trafficking a large commercial quantity of a controlled drug.
A 53-year-old Munno Para West man was arrested and charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of a controlled drug.
All three men were refused police bail to face the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Monday.
A 33-year-old Gawler South man was arrested and charged with four counts of trafficking a controlled drug and trafficking a commercial quantity of controlled drug, while a 29-year-old Munno Para woman was charged with three counts of trafficking a controlled drug.
Both were bailed to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on July 31.
“Illicit drugs such as methamphetamine and cocaine have no place in the community and cause significant harm,” Serious and Organised Crime Branch officer-in-charge Detective Superintendent Shane Addison said.
“Removing this amount of drugs from the community is a very good outcome and demonstrates the commitment of SA Police to keep the South Australia community safe.”
Police urged anyone with information about the sale, supply, distribution or manufacturing of drugs to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or online at crimestopperssa.com.au.
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