Far North District OMCG activity
As part of ongoing actions targeted at the unlawful activities of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMCG), members of Task Force Maxima and Far North District have this week located dangerous drugs and weapons.
This operation was conducted in the Cairns District on Tuesday 22 September and Wednesday 23 September 2015. The operation included a number of search warrant executions in Cairns, Mossman, Redlynch, Edge Hill, and Craiglie. The action resulted in the location of dangerous drugs (Ice, Amphetamines, Steroids and Cannabis), a rifle, a sawn off shotgun, a handgun, silencers, replica shotgun and a taser.
Consequently, four people have had enforcement action taken against them in relation to 18 charges including possession of dangerous drugs, possession of things used in connection with drug offences, unlawful possession of weapons and unlawful possession of a restricted item.
A 25-year-old Redlynch man has been charged with three counts of possession of dangerous drugs including Ice, methyl amphetamine, steroids, unlawful possession of a restricted item (baton), unlawful possession of weapons and unlawful possession of things used in connection with a dangerous drug. This man has been bailed to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on 8 October 2015.
A 29-year-old Craiglie man has been issued with a notice to appear in the Mossman Magistrates Court on October 14 to answer charges of possess dangerous drug, possess utensil and possess thing.
A 32-year-old Mossman man has had enforcement action taken against him in relation to possess dangerous drug and possess utensil.
A 16-year-old Edgehill boy will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act in relation to possess dangerous drugs and possess thing.
Task Force Maxima Detective Acting Inspector Russell Jones said the operations were targeted at the unlawful activities of OMCG’s and their networks.
“We have a state-wide remit and work closely with regional police,” Detective Acting Inspector Jones said.
“Once again we are locating and seizing unlawful weapons and drugs during operations which, importantly, creates a safer community for all.’
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