Task Force Maxima – Illicit weapon and drug charges

Yesterday detectives from Task Force Maxima, State Crime Command investigating links between Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMCG) and the possession of illegal firearms executed a search warrant at an address in Josephville near Beaudesert and seized weapons and dangerous drugs.

The enforcement action was conducted as part of operations targeting the involvement of the Hells Angels OMCG in the possession of illegal firearms.  The search resulted in the location of an AR15 semi-automatic rifle, over 600 rounds of ammunition, 20mls of gamma hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), prescription drugs and small quantities of methylamphetamine and cannabis.

A 24-year-old Josephville man was issued a notice to appear in relation to possess category D firearm, possess category M weapon, possess firearm magazines, possess dangerous drug, possess utensil and possess restricted drug.  He will appear in the Beaudesert Magistrates Court on July 5, 2016.

“This illicit weapon is extremely dangerous and could have caused significant harm within the community.  Once again were are finding drug and weapons in the hands of criminal gang members and their networks.  Every weapon we seize makes the Queensland community safer,” Acting Detective Inspector Russell Jones from Task Force Maxima said.

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