NSW Finks bikies arrested after alleged shopkeeper extortion

A part-time male underwear model who doubles as the president of the Finks bikie gang is among three men charged over the alleged extortion of a northwest Sydney pawnbroker.

A part-time male underwear model who doubles as the president of the Finks bikie gang is among three men charged over the alleged extortion of a northwest Sydney pawnbroker.

Eamon Mulgrew, 25, has quickly risen through the ranks to become president of the Lower Mountains chapter of the Finks, balancing his life as an alleged bikie with his career as a model.

But the pretty boy bikie was this week refused bail alongside his vice president Brent McCaffery, 26, and sergeant at arms Mitchell McPhail, 29, after they allegedly demanded a Riverstone shopkeeper hand over items that had been loaned to him by former Finks member Corey Agius, 25.

As part of his departure from the Finks, police allege Agius was ordered to pay the club a severance fee.

Eamon Mulgrew, a part-time male underwear model who doubles as the president of the Finks bikie gang, is among three men charged over the alleged extortion of a northwest Sydney pawnbroker. Picture: Supplied

Police allege former Finks OMCG member Corey Agius pawned jewellery items, a motorcycle and a boat to a Riverstone Pawnshop in April. He has not been charged in relation to his

In April he exchanged jewellery and a motorbike for an $11,500 loan from the shopkeeper — but Mulgrew, McCaffery and McPhail claimed some of the items he had pawned belonged to the Finks.

But things allegedly turned sour on April 28 when the three high-ranking Finks allegedly demanded the shopkeeper hand the items to them.

Police allege that Mulgrew, McCaffery and McPhail attended the pawnbrokers almost daily and that on at least one occasion he was assaulted.

When the man refused to hand over the rings police will allege the men threatened to destroy the pawnbroker’s business.

NSW Police allege the three Finks members extorted a 45-year-old man at the Cashline Pawnbrokers shop in Riverstone.

Three men were charged over the alleged extortion.

Police say they are senior members of the Finks bikie gang.

NSW Police Raptor Squad commander Detective Superintendent Jason Weinstein said an investigation into the alleged extortion began after the pawnbroker reported their threats to police.

“The Finks outlaw motorcycle gang then (allegedly) tried to extort that premises to recover moneys they believed were owed to the club itself,” Det Supt Weinstein said.

“It’s probably a timely reminder to people that think joining an outlaw motorcycle gang is a good life.

“The reality is that there are strict rules these organisations place upon their members and when they leave, there are significant financial penalties that they determine they impose upon their former members.”

Det Supt Weinstein said the pawnbroker caught up in the internal Finks dispute owned a “lawful business” and was an innocent third party.

Officers investigating the issue carried out a series of eight raids across NSW on Wednesday.

Raptor Squad members searched homes at Chatswood, North Richmond, North St Marys, Tregear, Bidwell, Riverstone and Raymond Terrace.

Police allegedly found several items including two guns.

The Raptor squad also allegedly seized bikie paraphernalia.

They allegedly found knuckle dusters, 19 explosives, two firearms, a motorcycle engine, OMCG clothing as well as cannabis and steroids.

As a result of the raids, Mulgrew, McCaffery and McPhail were arrested and taken to their local police stations for questioning.

Mulgrew was charged with demanding property in company with menaces with intent to steal, stalk/intimidate, intend fear physical etc harm, participate in a criminal group, and contravene non-association, place restriction at Chatswood Police Station.

He briefly appeared in Parramatta Local Court yesterday where his bail was formally refused. He will reappear in Blacktown Local Court on June 7.

Another firearm seized by police.

McCaffery was charged with demand property in a company with menaces with intent to steal, stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm, participate criminal group contribute criminal, and two counts of possess prohibited drug was charged at Penrith Police Station.

At Parramatta Local Court on Thursday, McCafferty had to represent himself after he “behaved poorly’’ towards legal aid.

Magistrate Andrew George adjourned the matter for Monday so McCafferty could seek legal advice.

McCafferty told the court he needed bail to be there for his children.

“I don’t know if you’re in the position to make this explanation because you need the experts’ legal advice,’’ Mr George said.

“You can go ahead with it but without you being in a position knowing what the law is the chances are not great.’’

He was remanded in custody to appear at court on June 7.

He was also scolded for being casual with the magistrate.

“Do not call me mate,’’ Mr George said.

“You may call me Sir or your Honour.’’

McPhail was charged with handling explosive/precursor without authorising licence, possess an unauthorised pistol, and possess or use a prohibited weapon without a permit.

McPhail briefly appeared via audio visual link in Parramatta Local Court on Thursday and made no application for bail.

He is next due to face Blacktown Local Court on Monday, June 7.

Following a search at Raymond Terrace, police arrested a 23-year-old man. He was charged with handle explosive/precursor without authorising licence, possess an unauthorised pistol, and possess or use a prohibited weapon without a permit.

The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court.

Strike Force Raptor was established in 2009, before becoming a stand-alone squad in 2021.

Raptor Squad conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, high-impact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity.