Detectives from the Crime and Intelligence Command Organised Crime Gangs Group (OCGG) have charged 52 people on 149 charges in South East Queensland targeting drug and weapon offences by outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members and their associates.
The arrests were made as part of Operation Whiskey Legion, following 43 search warrants being executed on properties across Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Moreton, Gold Coast and Logan from January 20 - 24, with assistance from specialist and local police.
During the operation police located eight firearms, quantities of dangerous drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, pharmaceutical drugs and approximately $40,000 cash.
During the search of a Goodna property, detectives located three firearms and a mobile booby trap device capable of firing a shot gun shell if activated. A 35-year-old man was charged with nine drug and firearm offences. He appeared in Richlands Magistrates Court today.
The OCGG Highway Patrol Unit conducted 48 roadside drug and alcohol tests which identified 13 drug drivers, three disqualified drivers and resulted in a number of traffic offence notices issued.
Detective Acting Superintendent Tim Leadbetter from the Organised Crime Gangs Group said police will continue to dismantle and disrupt the illegal and violent behaviours associated with OMCGs, and this includes activities on our roads.
"We have zero-tolerance approach against the violence and criminality of OMCGs and their disregard for public safety, and the safety of other road users," Detective Acting Superintendent Leadbetter said.
"We will continue taking a proactive, intelligence-led policing approach and conduct operations wherever OMCGs are in the state to make our communities safer.
