POLICE have intercepted dozens of Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members during a week-long operation involving local and interstate officers.
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The blitz, code-named Operation Morpheus, saw officers swarm Moree, as OMCG members took part in their club’s national run.
But several riders made a u-turn at Moree, and north of the town, after they were met with the men and white in blue, the commander of the gang’s squad said.
As part of Operation Morpheus, the Criminal Groups Squad’s Strike Force Raptor joined their counterparts from Queensland Police Service and Victoria Police to proactively target the Rebels OMCG National Run from Sunday, September 30, 2018 to Sunday, October 7, 2018.
Operation Morpheus is a National Anti-Gangs Squad initiative, combining the resources of all Australian state and territory police agencies and key Commonwealth agencies, to detect, deter, and disrupt any illicit activity of OMCG members and associates.
During the operation – which began in Queensland and travelled through Moree, Dubbo, Parkes and Albury – seven people were issued court attendance notices for a range of offences, including possess prohibited drug, possess drug equipment, drive while suspended, assault police, and custody of a knife in a public place.
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Officers also issued 104 traffic infringement notices and 61 defect notices to OMCG members, and searched 33 people; seizing cash, a knife and prohibited drugs.
Criminal Groups Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace, said OMCG members should expect more operations such as this as interstate law enforcement agencies continue to work together.
“We know outlaw motorcycle gangs are not confined to one particular state or criminal activity, and, by working together with our interstate colleagues, it allows us a united front to further disrupt their criminal enterprises,” she said.
As part of our proactive strategies, we had several OMCG members turn back near Moree to return to Queensland. In fact, attendance for this event was significantly lower than previous years.
- Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace
“As part of our proactive strategies, we had several OMCG members turn back near Moree to return to Queensland. In fact, attendance for this event was significantly lower than previous years.
“We make no apology for conducting these operations. If you are an OMCG member and commit any illegal activities in NSW, you should expect to deal with our Strike Force Raptor officers.”
Strike Force Raptor was established in 2009 and conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, high-impact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity.
