Detectives from the Echo Taskforce charged a patched member of the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) overnight following two separate incidents, one where a firearm was produced.
The first incident occurred around 12.15pm on Saturday, 19 October, 2024 when a number of members of the Mongols OMCG were travelling inbound on the Monash Freeway near the Wellington Road exit.
One member allegedly targets an L-plate bike rider by attempting to punch and kick him as they ride past.
All OMCG members are travelling at a high rate of speed along the freeway and the rider was forced to take evasive action to avoid being assaulted and forced off his motorcycle.
The second alleged incident on Saturday 11 January when a member of the public was travelling along Victoria Avenue in Springvale on his motorbike. He was overtaken by a rider on a black Harley Davidson, who also made a rude hand gesture.
The rider then dismounted his bike, walked towards the member of the public and produced a sawn off shotgun.
No threats or demands were made and nobody was physically injured during the incident.
With the assistance of the Special Operations Group, a 30-year-old Mulgrave man was arrested in Mulgrave on Tuesday morning.
He was charged with prohibited person carry firearm, possess firearm when Firearm Prohibition Order applies, three counts of unlicensed driving, possess methylamphetamine, possess heroin, reckless conduct endanger serious injury, common law assault, drive in manner dangerous, fail to stop on police direction and drive vehicle without number plates affixed front/rear.
The man will appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court today.
With the assistance of the VIPER Taskforce, Dog Squad and the Australian Federal Police, search warrants were subsequently executed at a residential address in Mulgrave and a clubhouse in Port Melbourne.
Anyone with information on outlaw motorcycle gang activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Detective Inspector Mick Daly, Echo Taskforce:
"Some outlaw motorcycle gang members seem to think they are above the law and attempt to intimidate innocent members of our community and put their lives at risk.
"It is completely unacceptable and reckless conduct, and we will be relentless in pursuing and disrupting those who choose to engage in this kind of criminal behaviour.
"The consequences of these actions on the roads could have resulted in a death or serious injury to members of the public.
"This arrest sends a clear message to those who engage in criminal activity: you will be caught and you will be held accountable."
