Detectives from State Crime Command's Organised Crime Gangs Group Taskforce Maxima have arrested and charged the President and Sergeant of Arms of a North Brisbane Outlaw Motorcycle gang over the alleged attempted murder of a man earlier this year.
Officers executed search warrants at two addresses yesterday following a protracted investigation under Operation Romeo Host following the shooting of a 37-year-old man at Samsonvale on the July 13.
It will be alleged the 45-year-old Samsonvale man and a 29-year-old man from Morayfield were senior members of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang and shot the victim in the face and shoulder after a dispute over a debt.
His injuries at the time required surgery at the Redcliffe Hospital.
During the search of a Caboolture property yesterday a large amount of Bandido OMCG paraphernalia was seized.
A vehicle alleged to have been used in the shooting incident was also seized for further forensic testing. It will further be alleged cannabis and a conductive energy device were also located at the residence.
A search warrant was also executed at a Samsonvale address where it will be alleged several handguns, sawn off rifle, ammunition, false identifications, dangerous drugs and a large amount of Bandido OMCG paraphernalia were seized.
Assistance with the search of the Samsonvale property was provided by the State Emergency Service and the Australian Federal Police.
The 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and at the time was a participant in a criminal organisation (Section 306(1) of the Criminal Code) and dangerous conduct with a weapon which was likely to cause the death of the victim (Section 58(2) Weapons Act).
Investigations are continuing into the property located at the search warrant in relation to further charges.
He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today, December 23.
The 29-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and at the time was a participant in a criminal organisation (Section 306(1) of the Criminal Code).
He will appear via video link in the Maryborough Magistrates Court today, December 23. Further charges are expected.
These charges carry a mandatory sentence under Queensland's Serious and Organised Crime legislation.
A 25-year-old man was also served with a Notice to Appear after he was located with cannabis at the Caboolture address.
A 21-year-old Samsonvale woman has been charged with possess dangerous drug (amphetamine, diazepam, Subutex), possess restricted drugs (Ritalin), possess tainted property, possess category M weapon, possess explosive (ammunition). She is expected to appear in Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on February 3.
Detective Superintendent Roger Lowe of the Organised Crime Gangs Group said the alleged behaviours of this gang are serious and reflect the nature of violence we see being used by OMCG nationwide.
"It is indicative of the criminal activities they are involved in. OMCGs are not motorcycle enthusiasts who get together for a good time," Detective Superintendent Lowe said.
"Taskforce Maxima will continue to work hard to dismantle this particular gang and linked criminal network.
"As police, we continually hear the personal stories of individuals who have been associated and recruited to these gangs and live to regret their choice. They find the real truth of these gangs involves threats, violence, crime, paranoia and the associated personal costs."
Detective Superintendent Lowe said the priority of the Organised Crime Gangs Group is the safety of our community, we will take all available actions to protect and keep our Queensland community safe from harm.
"We will not tolerate any criminal activity, anti-social behaviour or violence by these gangs," Detective Superintendent Lowe said.
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