On Friday 15 May 2020, detectives from the Drug and Organised Crime Gangs Task Force arrested a 57-year-old member of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang.
Police arrested the man after he tested positive for drugs at a roadside drug test during a traffic apprehension. He was also found to have a warrant of apprehension as a result of failing to attend court for previous drug driving and drug possession charges.
Following his arrest, a search warrant was executed at his residence.
Police located the following items:
- a trafficable quantity of drugs
- $11,000 cash
- two flick knives
- a taser
- a large quantity of ammunition
- a quantity of gun powder
- various firearm parts
The 57-year-old has been charged with drug, firearms and weapons offences.
Detective Sergeant Ken Bradshaw of the Gangs Task Force said, “This arrest highlights the commitment of the NT Police in continuing to protect the community by enforcing breaches of the law committed by members of Outlaw Motor Cycle Gangs.”
The man was bailed to appear in Darwin Local Court on Monday 18 May 2020.
