Taskforce Maxima affray and drug arrest
Earlier today Detectives from Task Force Maxima executed a search warrant at a residence on Kitchener Street, Greenslopes in relation to an assault in January.
During the search police seized illegal drugs (ICE) and arrested two participants of the Bandidos Outlaw Criminal Motorcycle Gang (OCMG).
Police will allege that in January this year the pair were near the main entrance of a private hospital in Greenslopes when they punched, kicked and struck another man with a tyre lever.
An off duty police officer witnessed the incident and attempted to intervene. Police will further allege that the male officer was then threatened by the man armed with the tyre lever.
As a result of subsequent investigations, a 23-year-old, Coorparoo man was arrested and charged with affray, serious assault on police, obstruct police, and possession of a dangerous drug (ICE).
A 28-year-old Coorparoo man was arrested and charged with affray, serious assault on police and possession of dangerous drugs (steroids).
Both men will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Detective Inspector Brendan Smith of Taskforce Maxima said that the facts surrounding this matter once again demonstrates how gang members use violence to enforce their will.
“This incident occurred at the entrance of a major Brisbane hospital and had the potential to put innocent community members at risk. This type of unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated and we will be relentless in prosecuting any person who puts the safety of the community at risk,” Detective Inspector Smith said.
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