Mongols bikie gang leaves Ferntree Gully headquarters

One of Melbourne’s most feared bikie gangs have been forced to flee their eastern suburbs clubhouse after failing to follow its rudimentary regulations. But here’s why they won’t be gone for good.

The Mongols bikie gang have left their Ferntree Gully clubhouse. Source: Facebook/Wes Bartholomew

Mongols bikies have quit their eastern suburbs clubhouse after falling foul of council regulations.

The feared gang is believed to have packed up and left the stronghold, in an industrial complex at Ferntree Gully, after concerns were raised about their use of the property.

The Sunday Herald Sun has been told there were issues with insurance arrangements because of the Mongols’ alleged links to criminal behaviour.

A police spokeswoman said: “Victoria Police is aware that members of the Mongols eastside chapter have vacated a property in Ferntree Gully which was utilised as their clubhouse.

“Police will continue to monitor the activities of OMCG members and the public can be confident police will respond to any illegal behaviour and ensure a safe environment for members of the community.”

A Knox Council spokesman said he could confirm it had received reports that a motorcycle club was using a Ferntree Gully premises without the required permits.

“This matter is in the early stages of being investigated and Council wasn’t aware the club has moved out of the premises. We’ll continue to monitor,” the spokesman said.

The clubhouse is believed to have been one of two chapter headquarters the gang operates in Melbourne.

Mongols bikie Aaron Ong.

Josh Rider. Picture: Facebook

They have another base in Port Melbourne.

Both were raided last month during a sweeping police operation by detectives investigating the murder of Croydon fruiterer Paul Virgona.

Mr Virgona was shot dead on the EastLink Freeway as he drove to work in the early hours of November 9 last year.

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Two Mongol bikies have been charged the murder of Mr Virgona when his van was sprayed with bullets from 9mm semiautomatic handgun.

They are Aaron Ong, 34, of Kilsyth and Josh Rider, 29, of Port Melbourne.

Originally published as Mongols bikie gang leaves Ferntree Gully headquarters