Ex-Rebels bikie and associate hit with weapons charges

A former member of the Rebels and an associate have been allegedly caught with weapons and a stolen motorcycle at a home on the Central Coast.

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January 31, 2019 - 12:12PM

A former member of the Rebels and an associate have been allegedly caught with weapons and a stolen motorcycle at a home on the Central Coast yesterday.

Strike Force Raptor raided the property in Emu Drive, San Remo, about 7.30am.

Inside the property, investigators seized three replica firearms, an extendible baton, a torch with an electronic control function, a small amount of Diazepam, cannabis and methylamphetamine.

Police said they also took a Yamaha motorcycle, which was allegedly stolen from a break-in at Merewether in December 2018.

The older man, who is a former high-ranking member of the Rebels, was charged with two counts of possess unauthorised pistol, possess unauthorised firearm and two counts of possess prohibited weapon.

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During a search of a vehicle, officers seized another replica firearm, a red and blue dash mounted light and handcuffs.

A 50-year-old man and a 37-year-old man were arrested at the property and taken to Wyong Police Station.

The older man, who is a former high-ranking member of the Rebels, was charged with two counts of possess unauthorised pistol, possess unauthorised firearm and two counts of possess prohibited weapon.

The younger man was charged with drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, drive while disqualified, two counts of possess prohibited drug and possess prohibited weapon.

Both men were refused bail and are due to appear before Wyong Local Court today.

Inquiries are continuing.