Taskforce Maxima – Threats arrest

Officers from Taskforce Maxima have arrested a 43-year-old Ormeau man following investigations into making threats at Logan overnight.

Police will allege the Ormeau man threatened to kill a Daisy Hill man because he believed he had assisted law enforcement.

Police will further allege the accused is a patched member of the Renegades Criminal Gang.

Detective Inspector Brendan Smith of Taskforce Maxima stated “This is an example of gang members using their membership to threaten and attempt to intimidate those in the community willing to take a stance against gang activities.

“This arrest serves as an example of the increasing confidence within the Queensland community.  Historically, members of the public have been reluctant to come forward but new legislation assists in removing the gang’s ability use their numbers to influence the complainant and witnesses versions.

A 43-year-old man was charged with adult threatening violence and is due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today.

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