Seven members of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCG) National Run have been charged in a week-long operation jointly conducted by police officers from NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
Police say they seized drugs, cash and a knife during Operation Morpheus, which began on September 30.
“During the operation – which began in Queensland and travelled through Moree, Dubbo, Parkes and Albury – seven people were issued court attendance notices for a range of offences, including possess prohibited drug, possess drug equipment, drive while suspended, assault police, and custody of a knife in a public place,” police said in a statement.
It said officers issued 104 traffic infringement notices and 61 defect notices to OMCG members.
Criminal Groups squad commander, detective superintendent Deborah Wallace, said OMCG members should expect more operations in future.
“We know outlaw motorcycle gangs are not confined to one particular state or criminal activity and, by working together with our interstate colleagues, it allows us a united front to further disrupt their criminal enterprises,” Det Supt Wallace said.
“As part of our proactive strategies, we had several OMCG members turn back near Moree to return to Queensland. In fact, attendance for this event was significantly lower than previous years.
“We make no apology for conducting these operations. If you are an OMCG member and commit any illegal activities in NSW, you should expect to deal with our Strike Force Raptor officers.”
This story Police charge seven Rebels bikies in a joint operation, seize drugs first appeared on Western Advocate.
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