Crime Gold Coast: Alleged associates, members of Finks Outlaw bikie gang charged with drug trafficking

A series of search warrants executed across Logan and Gold Coast addresses have resulted in a slew of alleged bikie associates and members fronting court. WHAT POLICE FOUND >>>

A CROP of alleged associates and members of the notorious Finks Outlaw bikie gang have been bailed on drug trafficking offences following an extensive police investigation.

Officers from the Crime and Intelligence Command’s Major and Organised Crime Squad on Tuesday executed several search warrants on properties across Logan and Gold Coast.

Investigators from MOCS SER – assisted by Taskforce Maxima, Drug and Serious Crime Group, Logan Criminal Investigation Branch and Logan Tactical Crime Squad – uncovered a quantity of Methylamphetamine, cannabis, sum of cash and three firearms in the process.

A quantity of Methylamphetamine and cannabis were seized. Picture: Queensland Police

An Arundel man, 30, who police will allege is an associate of the Finks, was charged with trafficking dangerous drugs and unlawfully supplying weapons.

A second alleged associate, a 24-year-old Belivah woman, was charged with two counts of trafficking dangerous drugs while a Belivah man, 25, faced court on one count of drug trafficking.

A 53-year-old Belivah man was also charged with three counts of unlawful possession of firearms as well as one count of trafficking dangerous drugs.

All four appeared in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court September 8 and were given bail to reappear in October and December.

Three firearms were sezied as part of investigations. Picture: Queensland Police

Acting Detective Inspector Ian Galpin said police would continue with investigations into criminal gangs.

“Methylamphetamine causes a great deal of harm to our community, it destroys families and the lives of individuals. We continue to work with the community to target those involved in the supply of methylamphetamine and the closure of this operation is a great example of what can be achieved,” he said.

Brothel licensee charged with drug, weapons offences

September 8, 2021

A GOLD COAST brothel licensee has been charged with multiple drug trafficking and weapon offences following an extensive police investigation into the operation of the business.

Queensland Police launched Operation Tango Quartz in April last year after receiving information from the public which alleged criminal dealings linked to the licensed brothel.

A total 12 search warrants were this week executed over two days at a Bundall business and residential addresses at Surfers Paradise, Reedy Creek and Southport.

It is alleged that officers located and seized three pistols and ammunition, a taser and baton, and quantities of drugs including steroids, cocaine, MDMA and $9270 cash.

Some of the weapons seized by police during search warrants at Gold Coast addresses. Picture: supplied

Two luxury vehicles – a Lamborghini and Mercedes – were also seized.

A Reedy Creek man, 40, alleged to be the brothel licensee, was charged with 46 offences including one count of drug trafficking, three counts of supply dangerous drugs, two counts of possessing dangerous drug, six counts of possessing weapons, and 32 counts of providing prostitution in contravention to licence.

He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on October 5.

Meanwhile a Reedy Creek woman, 44, has been charged with eight weapons offences and three counts of knowingly providing prostitution in contravention to license.

She is expected to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on October 6.

Police hold what appears to be a bag containing drugs as part of Operation Tango Quartz. Picture: supplied

A total of seven people have been charged with 74 offences as a result of Operation Tango Quartz, which involved officers from the Drug and Serious Crime Group’s Major and Organised Crime Squad Brisbane and Gold Coast CIB.

Detective Acting Inspector Brad Phelps said the 17-month-long investigation was now closed: “The nature of this alleged offending is very concerning,” he said.

“Removing drugs and weapons such as these from the community is particularly important due to the harms they cause.”

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