Cash seized: Taskforce Maxima, Helensvale
Investigators from the Criminal Economy Unit (CEU), part of Taskforce Maxima, yesterday executed a search warrant at a suburban residence in Helensvale.
As a result of the warrant police seized $115,000 in cash, a quantity of suspected steroids and a number of mobile telephones.
A 37-year-old male is currently assisting officers with their investigations.
Detective Inspector Phil Stevens, Taskforce Maxima said that the CEU has been working closely with Federal and State authorities to collate, analyse and financially profile Criminal Motorcycle Gangs, their participants and associates.
“The CEU works with its partner agencies to identify and remove wealth that has been realised through illegal activities of CMGs,” Detective Inspector Stevens.
“Officers attended the Helensvale address yesterday morning in connection with an ongoing investigation, where the occupant declared the cash to investigators.
“Police have seized the money and other items and investigations are continuing,” he said.
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