Queensland police seize drugs and weapons in targeted bikie raids

Police have seized bricks of cocaine and a cache of illegal guns after a series of raids across the state as part of a targeted outlaw motorcycle gang crackdown.

Police have seized bricks of cocaine and a cache of illegal guns after a series of raids across the state as part of a targeted outlaw motorcycle gang crackdown.

The Gangs and Organised Crime Group have charged 68 people with 144 offences following the national week of action.

Detectives also seized a “large quantity of ammunition” and drugs including “bricks of cocaine” with body-worn footage from four search warrants released.

A search warrant was executed at a Mundoolun address on July 31, where a quantity of Hells Angels branded vests, patches and clothing were located.

Queensland Police Service seized drugs, weapons, ammunition and gang colours in targeted raids. Image: Qld Police

The same day, a search warrant was executed at an Oxenford address, where it is alleged two bricks of cocaine were located, weighing approximately 218 grams.

A further small quantity of cocaine was located, along with vials and pills of restricted medications.

A 46-year-old local man, an alleged Lone Wolf OMCG member, was charged with three counts of possessing dangerous drugs and one count of possessing anything for use in the commission of a crime (scales).

He is expected to appear before Southport Magistrates Court on August 23.

A search warrant was executed at a Crestmead address on August 1 where two unlawful rifles were located hidden underneath a pool table.

It will be further alleged nunchuckas and a quantity of LSD were also located at the property.

A 45-year-old local man, alleged to be a Hells Angels OMCG associate, has been charged with possessing dangerous drugs, possessing restricted item (nunchuckas), possess category B weapon and possess drug utensil.

A cache of illegal guns was found. Image: Qld Police

He is expected to appear before Beenleigh Magistrates Court on August 22.

A joint search warrant with Australian Border Force was executed at a Caboolture address on August 4, where 14 unlawful firearms were located and seized, along with a large quantity of ammunition.

A 32-year-old Upper Caboolture man has been charged with 10 counts of unlawful possession of weapons and one count of secure storage of weapons, and is expected to appear before Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 29.

Organised Crime Gangs Group Detective Superintendent Troy Pukallus said each charge incrementally protects the public from the impacts of gangs and organised criminal activity.

Hells Angels branded vests, patches and clothing were located. Image: Qld Police

“We continually target and combat organised crime – this week was about exerting more pressure. On a daily basis, the Queensland Police Service relentlessly disrupts and pursues gang members and associates who commit serious crimes that put our community at risk,” Detective Superintendent Pukallus said.

“These 68 arrests should be a message to anyone thinking of associating with OMCGs or engaging in organised crime – you have a choice to stop and/or exit completely; otherwise expect the ongoing attention and intervention of Gangs investigators.”