Echo Taskforce detectives have today served two further Firearm Prohibition Orders (FPOs) on men linked to the Hells Angels Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang (OMCG).
A 43-year-old Richmond man and a 53-year-old Seymour man were served with an FPO this morning.
An FPO compliance search was also conducted at the clubhouse on Lipton Drive in Thomastown.
Earlier this week police served three FPOs to males all alleged to be patched members of the Hells Angels OMCG.
A 41-year-old Reservoir man was served with an FPO and a search of his property uncovered a loaded handgun and a quantity of steroids.
He was subsequently charged with a range of firearm, drug and bail offences and remanded in custody.
A 22-year-old Mickleham man and a 56-year-old Essendon man were also served with an FPO.
Firearm Prohibition Orders are an integral enforcement tool that provides police with specific powers to proactively respond to, disrupt and prevent firearm-related crime in Victoria and keep the community safe.
Once issued, an FPO remains in effect for 10 years for adults and five years for children, which is those between 14 and 17 years of age.
During that time, the individual is prohibited from acquiring, possessing, carrying or using any firearm or firearm related item such as ammunition.
They are also unable to enter a range of premises including firearms dealers, shooting ranges or firearms clubs.
The charges relating to FPOs are significant - 10 years imprisonment for acquiring, possessing, carrying or using a firearm or firearm related item.
Since they were introduced in May 2018, Victoria Police has issued over 1000 FPOs across the state.
Anyone with information about OMCG activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
