Bikie blitz: Explosives, ammunition, drugs, steroids, and cash seized in cross-border operation

EXPLOSIVES, ammunition, drugs, steroids, and cash were seized by police in joint operation involving Queensland, New South Wales Police and AFP on the state’s border today.

EXPLOSIVES, ammunition, drugs, steroids, and cash were seized by police in joint operation involving Queensland, New South Wales Police and AFP on the state’s border today.

Four alleged outlaw motor cycle gang members have been arrested with one 47-year-old alleged member of the Gold Coast chapter of Lone Wolf OMCG, remaining in custody after appearing at Tweed Heads Local Court today for allegedly breaching his bond conditions.

Police during one of the raids that resulted in the arrest of four alleged Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) members. Picture: NSW Police Media

The joint operations between Tweed/Byron Police, Queensland Police’s Taskforce Maxima, Australian Federal Police (AFP), Queensland Probation and Parole and Corrective Services NSW — Community Corrections saw more than 50 officers involved in targeting OMCG activity in the region.

As part of the large-scale strategy, police searched a property at Tugun, allegedly associated to a member of the Lone Wolf OMCG where police located steroids and prescription medication, both seized for forensic analysis.

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Explosives, ammunition, drugs, cash and steroids were among the items seized in the raids. Picture: NSW Police Media

A 32-year-old man and a 24-year old woman were issued with notices to appear at court by Queensland police.

A 25-year-old member of the Mongols OMCG Tweed Heads chapter was arrested at the scene but later released pending further inquiries.

Police arrest one of the four alleged OMCG members in a cross-border operation. Picture: NSW Police Media

Police hold up a vest showing the Mongols bikie gang insignia. Picture: NSW Police Media

Community compliance officers from Corrective Services NSW and their QLD counterparts also visited a number of properties to conduct compliance checks.

Queensland Probation and Parole officers conducted drug tests on several OMCG members, who allegedly tested positive to cannabis and methamphetamines. They will be dealt with by Queensland Probation and Parole.

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