$100,000 Harley seized in crime blitz that lands bikies behind bars

Organised criminal networks have been smashed following a week of raids across the state, with Hells Angels and Bandido presidents among those facing time behind bars.

Outlaw motorcycle gangs have been smashed following a week of raids across the state, with Hells Angels and Bandido presidents facing time behind bars after kilos of cannabis, weapons, and vapes were busted by police.

It comes after the Raptor Squad carried out a ‘Week of Action’ against organised criminal networks across areas including Parramatta, the Central Coast and Broken Hill.

During the week-long operation, officers seized more than 14kg of cannabis, 244g methylamphetamine, $145,350 cash, ammunition, 5,066 vapes, prohibited drugs, and 14 vials of steroids.

Prohibited weapons including knives, an electronic stun device, extendible baton, handcuffs, knuckle dusters, and nunchakus were also taken for forensic examination.

Among those hit hardest by the operation include a 23-year-old president of the Bandido outlaw motorcycle gang, who was refused bail after a ‘zombie knife’, meth, cocaine and cannabis were found in his Central Coast home.

A number of outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) associates were arrested and charged following a week of raids across the state. Picture: NSW Police

A fellow 51-year-old Hells Angel president will also face court after officers seized cannabis, steroids, a spring-loaded flick knife and baton during a raid in Toongabbie.

Several outlaw motorcycle gang associates from the Rebels and Bandidos will join them in court and behind bars, including a 34-year-old associate who allegedly assaulted a senior constable during a raid of his St Marys property.

A Harley Davison motorcycle worth more than $100,000, which reportedly was stolen from the South Coast in 2022, was found amid similar raids in St Clair.

Other non-OMCG networks were also targeted during the operation, including a 30-year-old man who was found with 15 boxes containing 3000 vapes, a ‘Rolex’ watch, vials of testosterone and mobile phones in Condell Park.

Police found a six-figure Harley Davidson in St Clair, two years after it was reportedly stolen from the South Coast. Picture: NSW Police

Drugs and thousands of dollars in cash were seized from homes across the state. NSW Police

Raptor Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Andrew Koutsoufis said the sting aimed to suppress criminal behaviour in NSW.

“Over the past week, officers spoke with individuals allegedly linked to criminal groups, while also executing firearm searches and search warrants,” Det Supt Koutsoufis said.

“While no firearms were seized, that is a good indication that these targets don’t readily have access to such weapons.

“High-visibility policing strategies such as these will continue to target those who deliberately engage in criminal behaviour.”

As part of the crime crackdown, NSW Police executed 74 Firearms Prohibition Order (FPO) searches and charged 10 people across the state.

The operation involved the assistance of the State Intelligence Command, Barrier Police District and the dog squad.

Det Supt Koutsoufis said no firearms were found during the operation. Picture: NSW Police

Inquiries by Raptor Squad are continuing, and more arrests are expected.

Police want to assure that any information provided to investigators will be treated with the strictest of confidence, as the Raptor Squad continues its work towards dismantling any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity.

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