Tasmania Police will be monitoring the activities of members of the Black Uhlans Outlaw Motorcycle Gang as they undertake their annual ‘National Run’ in Tasmania over the coming days (23 – 26 October 2015).

Approximately 115 Black Uhlans members will spend time in the Smithton and Devonport areas over a three day period.

“These communities can be assured there will be a strong police presence actively monitoring the activities of the Black Uhlans while they are in our state,” said Western District Acting Commander Tim Dooley.

Tasmania Police has been aware of the Black Uhlans’ plans for several months and have developed a comprehensive response plan.

“We have planned a coordinated, highly visible presence in the Smithton and Devonport area for the duration of the OMCG visit,” said Acting Inspector Dooley.

The Black Uhlans have a small membership in Tasmania, with clubhouses at Smithton and Quoiba. In other states, the Black Uhlans are considered a violent organised crime gang, and they will be under very close police scrutiny while in our state.

As is the case in other jurisdictions during OMCG National Runs, other states will send OMCG specialist officers to Tasmania to assist with information gathering on members.

While we won’t be outlining our plans in relation to the Black Uhlans National Run, the OMCG members are on notice in our jurisdiction.