Detectives from the Crime Gangs Task Force have arrested six men after an investigation into drug trafficking by a member of the Descendants Outlaw Motor Cycle Club.
The Descendants Outlaw Motorcycle Club is a declared criminal organisation.
On 8 October 2022, Police searched two addresses in Salisbury Downs and Mawson Lakes. As a result of the search, officers seized 471grams of methamphetamine and 2.5 kilograms of cannabis.
On Thursday 20 April, Police conducted searches at five premises and also stopped a vehicle as a part of the operation. As a result, officers seized approximately 10 kilograms of methamphetamine, an expandable baton, cash and other drugs including cannabis and Fantasy. Nine vehicles, including a Harley Davison motorbike were also seized.
The six arrested men are -
- A 28-year-old man from Paralowie was charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of methamphetamine and cannabis, trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine. He was further charged with serious domestic violence offences. CO2300015418
- A 34-year-old man from Burton was charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of methamphetamine and cannabis, trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine. CO2300015418
- A 31-year-old man from Para Hills West was charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine and large commercial quantity of cannabis. CO2300015418
- A 40-year-old man from Royal Park was charged with trafficking methamphetamine. CO2300015525 – Adelaide Magistrates Court
- A 43-year-old man from Paralowie was charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of methamphetamine, trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine and a large commercial quantity of cannabis. CO2300015418, CO2300015547
- A 35-year-old man from Lockleys was charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of methamphetamine and trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine. CO2300015547
All of the men were refused police bail and will be appearing in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today.