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Ormeau concreter Benjamin Luke Ross, 31, remanded on excessive meth charges

Police will allege an Ormeau concreter and accused bikie associate on bail for significant meth possession charges was seen stashing a bag of meth in a bin after a crash.

The surprising history of meth

An alleged bikie charged by police with possessing more than 350 grams of meth — with a street value north of $100,000 — in three incidents within three months, has had his bail denied.

Ormeau concreter and alleged outlaw motorcycle gang associate Benjamin Luke Ross, 31, gave hand signals to a female supporter as he was led back into remand at the conclusion of his Beenleigh Magistrates Court appearance on Monday.

Ross faces a string of charges.

Principal among them are charges of possessing excessive amounts of meth, possession of weapons, explosives and possession of dangerous drugs.

Police will allege Ross was on bail for charges of possessing excessive amounts of meth on June 11, when he was allegedly witnessed stashing a bag into an industrial bin.

It allegedly occurred in the immediate aftermath of a motorcycle crash that left an associate of his injured.

The prosecution will allege the bag contained 37 grams of meth.

It allegedly followed two recent incidents of similar alleged offending.

A police prosecutor said the defendant was granted bail after he on May 29 allegedly walked out of a Brisbane tavern with 179.9 grams meth, a quantity of cannabis, GBH (also known as fantasy) and knives.

Ross had support at Beenleigh Magistrates Court. (AAP Image/Richard Walker)
Ross had support at Beenleigh Magistrates Court. (AAP Image/Richard Walker)

And on March 30 he was allegedly found in possession of 148.4 grams meth, $33,000 cash, knuckle dusters and explosives, the court heard.

A police prosecutor said the alleged offending followed a significant criminal history that included previous imprisonment for using stolen vehicles, evading police and dangerously operating a vehicle.

The court heard officers from Organised Crime Gangs Group Taskforce Maxima had confirmed Ross was allegedly still an active bikie, which further aggravated the charges against him.

Defence solicitor Corey Cullen accepted the charges against his client were “substantial”.

However, Ross would contest six charges borne of his alleged June offending.

Mr Cullen said Ross had been riding in a convoy when an associate crashed and injured his arm.

According to the defence, some items, such as keys belonging to Ross may have been found in the bag in question, however its possession was still unconfirmed.

Mr Cullen further noted his team was still awaiting a brief of evidence.

He urged his client’s release on bail within strict conditions, so he may continue to “contribute” to the community as a concreter and fitter of 15 years.

It was not enough for magistrate Claire Kelly.

Given his “significant” criminal history, which Ms Kelly said included the previous activation of suspended jail sentences, she deemed his release too great a risk to the community.

Ross was remanded to custody and is next scheduled to appear at court on June 29.

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