Taskforce Maxima arrest, Warner
Detectives from Taskforce Maxima have seized drugs, cash and weapons after a search warrant was executed at a Yellow Button Close, Warner address this morning.
The search follows investigations into criminal activities of the Bandidos Criminal Gang.
Police will allege during the execution of a search warrant they located and seized approximately 1kg of Methyl-amphetamines (ICE), a number of vials of steroids, a small amount of cannabis, a shotgun, a .22 rifle, a quantity of ammunition and fireworks. Police also located $54,000 in cash. The drugs seized have a street value of approximately $650,000.
As a result of today’s action, a 42-year-old man, a close associate of the Hells Angels and Bandidos criminal gangs has been arrested and charged with three counts of possession of drugs, unlawful possession of weapons, unlawful possession of explosives (ammunition & fireworks), possession of proceeds of crime and possession of drug utensils.
Detective Inspector Brendan Smith of Taskforce Maxima said that this was a significant seizure.
“It has potentially removed over 10,000 hits from reaching the streets. Today’s efforts will have a significant negative impact on this crime gang, not only have we seized the illegal substances, we have taken their profits,” Detective Inspector Smith said.
“Every seizure assists in making the community safer. The links between “ICE” and violence and property crime are well known,” Detective Inspector Smith said.
It is expected that the man will appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court later today.
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