Two people have been arrested after a major police operation targeting drug trafficking by organised crime groups including the Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Central Western Daily, Daily Liberal and Western Advocate apps. Across South Australia, 40 arrests were made yesterday as more than 460 police searched 80 residential and business premises. The app was unwittingly distributed by fugitive Australian drug trafficker Hakan Ayik, after he was given a handset by undercover agents. At the time the man was arrested but released later that day pending further inquiries and forensic analysis of the items seized. Anyone with information in relation to outlaw motorcycle gangs is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. "We have seen that when we have an impact there will be reprisals, there will be debts owed, there will be conflict," he said. The court heard Bruce, who drove unlicensed around Melbourne in a car sporting the number plate FEARD, would purchase drugs worth up to $50,000 at a time. Her co-accused is former Bandido bikie To improve your experience. Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonalves. Picture: SA Police About WebOn Thursday evening police raided five properties across Adelaide and seized 10kg of methamphetamine. A former high-ranking Comanchero bikie has been charged with sexually abusing a nine-year-old girl, supplying her with prohibited drugs and sexually assaulting another woman.Ian "Clisso" Clissold, 60, has been behind bars since February when he was arrested and charged with several historical offences related to domestic violence and Around the same time, Bruce was filmed firing the weapon in the forest. You, Matthew Bruce are a menace to our community," Judge Bill Stuart said. 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Bikie enforcer jailed over guns, drugs and arson as police uncover affair. Fatality at Olympic Dam. A 35-year-old Morphett Vale man was also charged with drug trafficking, with police alleging they found $8,000 in cash at his home. A number of those arrested were office-bearers in bikie gangs, particularly the Comancheros. 2-min read. WebFormer Bandito bikie Benjamin Joseph Thornton, 31, was arrested after police seized two mobile phones and a small quantity of cocaine. "He was one of the coordinators of this particular device, so hes essentially set up his own colleagues.". For his latest string of offending, Bruce pleaded guilty to 14 charges including trafficking in a large commercial quantity of methamphetamine, possessing a trafficable quantity of firearms, arson, discharging a firearm at premises, committing an indictable offence while on bail and making false reports to police. More than $15 million worth of meth has been removed from the street so far this month as police target outlaw bikie gangs and drug importers. During the search police allegedly found quantities of methylamphetamine and ecstasy and related drug paraphernalia. Police saidthe plan to use an encrypted app was hatched overseas over a few beers with FBI agents in 2018, before police figured out how to decrypt all messages. Between February 6 and 16, he orchestrated a drive-by shooting at a home in Harkness, the damaging of cars for insurance fraud and, on Valentines Day, he organised an associate known as Dave to torch cars at a second Harkness home at the request of friend in prison. The 44-year-old man was arrested after a search warrant was executed and a significant amount of cannabis, both plants and dried Operation Ironside led to the arrest of 224 offenders on 526 charges in every mainland Australian state. "Theseresults are the culmination of a significant investigation that has specifically targeted a drug-trafficking syndicate operating in the southern suburbs of Adelaide," he said. Police continue to investigate after a Modbury home was broken in twice in the space of a week. Here's what they think of a Voice to Parliament, Nationals join forces with farmers to oppose multi-billion-dollar Victoria-NSW renewable energy project, Prime minister says urgent care clinics will start relieving pressure on NT's busy emergency wards in coming months. A Rebels bikie enforcer turned commercial drug trafficker filmed test-firing a high-powered assault rifle in a Victorian forest will spend 21 years behind bars after a police sting uncovered his lucrative operations and the secret affair he was having with his girlfriends sister. He said many of the arrests had targeted people associated with the Comancheros outlaw motorcycle gang, with nine patched members in cuffs, including the group's sergeant-at-arms. The arrests in Adelaide werepart of athree-year collaboration between the AFPand the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Copyright 2023 Pulse Media Group Pty Ltd, 100% Tasmanian Owned & Operated, Drug charges for ex-bikie after Northern Tasmania bust, Reduced speed limits for Tasmanias Elephant Pass and Gray Road, Suspected dog attack kills little penguins at Tasmanian beach, Cold front to hit Tasmania this week, snow expected in some areas, Tasmanian man put behind bars for child abuse material. Dozens of people are set to face the Adelaide Magistrates Court today. adams county sheriff news "These groups will come together and effectively partner and do illicit drug trade," he said. SA Police Assistant Commissioner Peter Harvey said460 police searched 80 premises, mostly in connection with the Comancheros outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG). The operation puts Australia at the forefront of the fight against criminals who peddle in misery.". Cursty Shields is currently serving a three-year, four-month jail term for her part in the operation. An alleged Bandidos bikie boss will stand trial this September following a major federal police swoop at Dover almost three years ago. "Our Australian Federal Police has worked hand-in-glove with US FBI to bring down some of the most significant criminals - not just here in Australia, but right around the world.". Register and Log In for an Six arrested in Adelaide drugs bust. "This is a watershed moment in Australian law enforcement history.". You had in your possession a semi-automatic military assault rifle modelled on the AK-47 together with no less than 460 cartridges.". The operation involved 180 personnel from the AFP, Border Force, the Tax Office and South Australian Police. There you were, casually smoking a cigarette whilst firing an assault rifle, Judge Stuart said. "Police will allege the offending was organised, that a total of six offenders were either associates, members or office-holders of either the Finks or the Rebels motorcycle groups and that this police activity has had a significant impact on this criminal group," he said. Yesterday, raidstook place across Adelaide, as well as nearby towns such as Mount Barker and Two Wells. The guilty pleas in the Adelaide Magistrates Court earlier this month are the latest in a string of Operation Ironside matters in which defendants have pleaded guilty. Police conducted 210 search warrants yesterday, which they said broke the previous record of 50 search warrants in a single day. Task force Prime and Veritas arrests. It is alleged they were part of a syndicate exporting controlled drugs and precursors from Malaysia to neighbouring countries and SA. "Someone will always be there to try and replace it and that is what we are most concerned of in the future and ongoing.". WebSouth Australian police are investigating links to bikie gangs after a brother and sister were charged over a $4 million drug bust in Adelaide. Police have arrested a man following an investigation into an excavator fire at Lockleys overnight. Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said he was confident the data collected by Operation Ironside could help solve unsolved homicides. Mr Kershaw said the AFP and FBI secretly used an encrypted platform known as AN0M during the operation. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. "The FBI had the lead on this. A 39-year-old man from Sellicks Beach was arrested and charged with six counts of drug trafficking. State and Federal police All the while, he continued to traffic ice and cannabis. By subscribing, you agree to SBSs terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. He said the amphetamines seized in SA equated to about 30,000 street deals, while 4.6 litres of the precursor, hypophosphorous, equated to about 120,000 street deals. WebAn alleged Rebels bikie accused of being involved in a bikie safe house drug bust where 320kg of dried marijuana was found has been denied bail. A brother and sister have been charged with drug trafficking after ice and cocaine valued at about $4 million was allegedly found inside two South Australian homes. "These criminal influencers put the AFP in the back pocket of hundreds of alleged offenders," Mr Kershaw said. "The NAGS (National Anti-Gangs Squad) model combines the expertise of the AFP and state police and provides enhanced opportunities to target gang-related crime in Australia and overseas. The assault rifle and the guitar case used to hide it. Further investigations led to the mans arrest yesterday. Others arrested as part of the police operation are due to be sentenced at a later date. Police also seized luxury goods incluing Louis Vuitton accessories and wine collections worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Since Sunday, NSW Police has had more than 1,000 officers in the field carrying out 33 search warrants and assisting AFP with dozens of others. The brother and sister were charged with commercial drug trafficking and were remanded in custody. WebThe 33-year-old was charged with a bevy of offences, including trafficking and possessing drugs, and bailed to appear in court on June 28. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. The AFP built a capability to access decrypted communications between customised mobilephones. "Operation Ironside has allowed the AFP to inflict maximum damage to serious organised crime with devastating consequences to those who seek to do harm to Australians and Australia's interests, and today, Australia is a safer country," he said. You relied on third parties to carry out the actual acts you coordinated.. Turn your passion into a promising career with SA Police. "The people were known to us," Detective Superintendent Graham Goodwin told reporters in Adelaide on Friday. Anyone with information about drug trafficking can contact Crime Stoppers Tasmania anonymously at https://www.crimestopperstas.com.au or call 131 444. "Organised crime gangs and outlaw motorcycle gangs are still chancing their hand at the criminal activity that they're undertaking here in this state. Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. ATM stolen from St Peters. Among the seizures carried out were $1.9 million in cash, 90kg of high-grade methamphetamines with a street value of $45 million and 350kg of cannabis. This is very much about disrupting their business model," SA Police Assistant Commissioner Scott Duval said. Mr Morrison said further arrests were expected. A 35-year-old Angaston man was reported for trafficking a controlled drug. "The criminals should be on notice that law enforcement and partnerships all over the world are resolute in their dedication to collaboration and to continue to evolve our capabilities," Mr Russo said. WebGuns, drugs, several Harley-Davidson motorbikes and a jet ski are among items seized by police during raids targeting senior bikie gang members across suburban Adelaide. The encrypted communications which allegedly included plots to kill, mass drug trafficking and gun distribution - were decrypted from a platform covertly run by the FBI. Were working to restore it. WebA Rebels bikie enforcer turned commercial drug trafficker filmed test-firing a high-powered assault rifle in a Victorian forest will spend 21 years behind bars after a police sting It's been an extremely positive outcome for communities both in Australia and Malaysia through the seizure of drugs and these arrests.". Nothing, as it turned out, would stop you other than your arrest, Judge Stuart said. Drug charges for ex-bikie after Northern Tasmania bust. Drugs, millions of dollars in cash, weapons and cars were all seized. "While it was great to seize those drugs and other paraphernalia, the greatest value of this operation was the success that this operation has had on both the disruption on the organised crime groups in South Australia and Malaysia," Assistant Commissioner Dickson said. "This operation shows that both South Australia police, the AFP and our friends in Malaysia absolutely have to work together to tackle this crime that crosses borders," he said. More than 4000 officers from the Australian Federal Police, state and territories forces were involved in the operation, which secretly began three years ago. Det Supt Goodwin said the pair were believed to be organised criminals, not low-level dealers. They will appear in court today on charges of drug dealing, money laundering and other conspiracy charges. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The accused were charged with offences includingconspiracy to murder, drug trafficking, firearmtrafficking and possession and money laundering. Earlier today police searched a property at Two Wells and found equipment they suspected was being used to grow cannabis. Property seized included 3.7 tonnes of drugs, 104 weapons, $44,934,457 million in cash and assets expected to run into millions of dollars. "As much time as you spend with your family, they spend thinking about how to beat us how to beat you. Finally, a 47-year-old Hackham man was charged with 11 counts of drug trafficking, after police allegedly found him in possession of 1g of methamphetamine and $11,000 in cash. There have been arrests across 18 countries, including the United States, UK, Germany and New Zealand, with more expected. WebBIKIE BUST: Adelaide police have smashed a major international drug ring, allegedly led by South Australian bikie gangs. So this is a big strike not the first, not the last, it's relentless.". We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. This site may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. As part of the global investigation, New Zealand police also arrested 35 people after raids across the North Island today. COVID-19 news. Assistant Commissioner Dickson said operation Jacknife began last year when police noticed a number of people travelling regularly to Malaysia. International drug syndicate 'led by South Australian bikies' busted; 16 arrested and drugs seized. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. WebPolice allege Nomad bikie drug dealers were busted after they planted cameras and listening devices to uncover a sophisticated meth and heroin operation. SBS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections and continuous care for the skies, lands and waterways throughout Australia. Australian Federal Police and FBI nab criminal underworld figures in worldwide sting using encrypted app. Police have warned of reprisals and conflict following a major operation that led to the arrest of more than 100 leading crime figures. Mitch Mott and Jordanna Schriever 2 min read A 36-year-old local man was reported and will appear in court at a later date. Operation Ironside was part of a global policing operation and involved the use of a secret encrypted app to catch criminals. Network Police raid house of Rebels bikie July 18 2012 - 11:00am A 40-YEAR OLD high-ranking member of Oranges Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) was arrested yesterday following an early-morning raid on his house on Bathurst Road. Police uncover nearly $87m worth of ice in major NSW drug bust. Lucy Rutherford Property News:House prices in some school catchments explode by up to $367,000 - domain.com.au, Your web browser is no longer supported. "I would have assumed they may well be able to, otherwise they wouldn't have charged people," Mr Caldicott said. More than $1.5m worth of cannabis and cash seized from the alleged Rebels bikie gang safe house in suburban Adelaide. 24 police officers graduate. "This is a watershed moment in Australian law enforcement history," Mr Morrison said. Learn more about student centres and recreational activities "We allege they've been trafficking illicit drugs into Australia at an industrial scale.". WebMultiple arrests were made in a police operation across Adelaide. Celebrity chef and MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo dies, Stunning discovery on world's deadliest mountain, Inside small cell where Queensland man is being held in Indonesia, Dashcam footage shows moment Ferrari hits ute in Melbourne. We provided the technical capability to decrypt those messages," Commissioner Kershaw. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. "The ability of the AFP's international network to take intelligence about crime occurring here in Adelaide and use that to disrupt a large international criminal enterprise is a significant achievement.". He said legal authorities prevented the app from being covertly used for a longer time frame. About $10 million in cash has been seized in the past week and a half, including $7 million from a floor safe in the Sydney suburb of Marrickville. Commander Varley said the impact of outlawed motorcycle gangs was not just felt in Australia but had an impact on other regional countries. The arrests were part of a New Zealand police operation into the importation of cocaine into the country before it was forwarded to Australia. "These seizures are a significant step towards ensuring the safety of our local community by stopping illicit drugs from circulating," Inspector Cameron Devey said. Two Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club will be holding their annual Toy Run on 11 December. More than 200 members of Australia's mafia and bikie underworld have been charged in the nation's largest-ever crime sting, police say. He hid an SKS semi-automatic military rifle in a guitar case alongside four others at a mate's house and fifth inside a horse float. Police said all of the men were arrested "without incident" and some have been released on bail. Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Dickson said the operation had brought to an end a joint enterprise led by two outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCGs) to bring methamphetamine into SA. We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. He said the most organised crime-related charges he had seen in one day in Adelaide was10 or 12. The AFP said the operation prevented a suburban mass shooting in Australia, with the plan involving the use of a machine gun at a cafe. "We allege they are members of outlaw motorcycle gangs, Australian Mafia, Asian crime syndicates and serious and organised crime groups," he said. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. A 54-year-old man from the property at Hillier was arrested and charged with cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis and possessing prescribed equipment. Police searched 22 properties this week and seized more than 11,000 tablets of MDMA, as well as various quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine and cannabis. Director of Public Prosecutions Martin Hinton asked for an adjournment until July 1, in relation to all matters to allow more time to be briefed on the files. Prime Minister Scott Morrison today said the operation had "struck a heavy blow against organised crime. Police said they uncovered 21 murder plots and seized more than 3,000 kilograms of drugs and $45 million in cash and assets. The app AN0M was installed on mobile phones that were stripped of other capabilities. During a three-month criminal enterprise, Matthew Bruce, 37, orchestrated a drive-by shooting, arson attack, insurance fraud and purchased more than 3.6 kilograms of ice. Here's what they think of a Voice to Parliament, Nationals join forces with farmers to oppose multi-billion-dollar Victoria-NSW renewable energy project, Prime minister says urgent care clinics will start relieving pressure on NT's busy emergency wards in coming months. "Street dealers don't carry $4 million worth of drugs," he said. Also, we arent narcs here, so we wont rat you out for posting. (Nine) Across Victoria, hundreds of officers carried out 37 search warrants and conducted 32 arrests. We are making such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of political, human rights, economic, democracy, and social justice issues, etc. WebFour members of the Nomad bikie gang, including two chapter presidents, have been arrested and charged after police raided seven properties. AFP Adelaide manager, Commander Matt Varley,said the joint operation highlighted the effectiveness of the AFP's international network to combat organised crime within Australia and overseas. Criminals needed to know a criminal to get a device. Adelaide police believe they have smashed a major drug trafficking network, after seizing $200,000 worth of drugs and arresting six people. A 34-year-old Windsor Gardens manand a 37-year-old Port Noarlunga South man haveboth been charged with drug trafficking,after police allege they were in possession of 1kgof methamphetamine. Cursty Shields and her (now ex) partner Matthew Bruce. Not just in this country, but one that will echo around organised crime around the world". "We're talking about a lifestyle bought and fuelled by crime," Assistant Commissioner Harvey said. "We know OMCGs don't hesitate to carry out violent crimes against one another, but this is clear evidence that when there is money and drugs involved, they'll put aside their differences and work together for the proceeds of crime. Matthew Bruce firing a semi-automatic weapon. WebThe South Australian Supreme Court was told Pauly Leonard Harris was not a member of the bikie gang, but was enlisted by the club to carry out one of three plots to kill in During one conversation with Cursty Shields about testing the SKS military rifle in the Wombat State Forest, the pair discussed purchasing earplugs for their one-year-old daughter. Despite the raid, the court heard Bruce continued his criminal endeavours, making arrangements to purchase more guns within days. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. WebIt was found in a sea container at the back of a residential property in Jandakot. Your local police news. Two bikie groups based in South Australia - the Rebels and the Finks - are allegedly behind an international crime syndicate distributing methamphetamines across three countries. WebSeven Adelaide men have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking offences Police say they found several kilograms of illicit drugs, including methamphetamines, cocaine WebThe guilty pleas in the Adelaide Magistrates Court earlier this month are the latest in a string of Operation Ironside matters in which defendants have pleaded guilty. "That's drug dealing, that's violence, that's dealing in arms.". This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. "These men were arrested on Wednesday and Thursday in a series of coordinated efforts, with police also seizing methylamphetamine, ecstasy, cocaine, cannabis and some weapons.". It targets outlaw motorcycle gangs and any associated criminal enterprises. (IO, LEOs and Narc are NEVER welcome!) Thirty-five people have been arrested locally, mostly over alleged drug distribution. Learn more. Cursty Shields and her (now ex) partner Matthew Bruce.Credit: Facebook. The court heard Bruce had a troubled and dysfunctional childhood. "This is an ongoing processwhen we take out certain components of the criminal element. Authorities said they were able to read up to 25 million messages in real time. SA Police (SAPOL) have seized drugs and weapons as a result of operation Jackknife, an international effort involving officers from the Royal Malaysia Police, Singapore Central Narcotics Bureau and the Australian Federal Police (AFP). FIVE people have been charged with drug offences over trafficking in Adelaide linked to the Police said they expected to make further arrests. A major drug raid in Queensland has led to two people with alleged links to the Rebels bikie gang being slapped with 18 charges. "Some of the best ideas come over a couple of beers.". "But this co-operative approach by law enforcement authorities has shut down that enterprise.
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