Monday05 June 2023 04:43:38 AM
Raptor Squad have seized two firearms following two-weeks of action targeting outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members and their associates under Operation Patch.
Operation Patch was carried out from Wednesday 24 May 2023 to Thursday 1 June 2023 in suburbs including Five dockWestmeadEarlwood and Wiley Park.
During the operationofficers attached to Raptor Squad served four firearm prohibition orderssearched 26 vehiclesand completed 13 compliance checks at homes of members and associates attached to the Hells AngelsFinks and Comanchero motorcycle gangs.
During the compliance checksdetectives also seized two firearmssuspended one firearms licence and issued 36 consorting warnings.
Commander of Raptor SquadDetective Superintendent Andrew Koutsoufissaid illegal OMCG activity is not welcome anywhere across the state.
“Raptor Squad remain dedicated to stopping the activities of OMCG members and associates before it escalates in any suburb; be it Brighton-Le-Sands to Broken Hill or otherwise.
“Operation Patch is a proactive tasking to ensure our targets know if they put a foot wrongwe’ll be making sure they feel the full force of the law.
“This is no knee-jerk reactionrather it’s routine practice. If you are a member or associate of an OMCGyou should always expect a visit from the Raptor Squad.
“We want to send OMCG members and their associates a clear message; Raptor are always watching and are always ready to respond,” Det Supt Koutsoufis said.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.