Three weapons were seized and a number of outlaw motor cycle gang members have been issued with infringement notices for traffic offences as a result of today’s run by the Outlaws OMCG.

Commander Brett Smith said that today’s operation had resulted in:

• Three dangerous items seized (knives)
• 18 oral fluid tests conducted
• 2 helmet offences
• 2 unregistered motorcycles

In addition, a 37 year old man –a member of the Outlaws outlaw motorcycle gang – will be proceeded against in relation to an alleged hooning incident involving a vehicle outside the Outlaws clubhouse in Thomas St, East Devonport, about 6pm tonight.

There were no breaches of the new legislation which bans five identified outlaw motorcycle gangs – the Outlaws, Bandidos, Devils Henchmen, Rebels and Black Uhlans from wearing insignia in public. These are criminal gangs and their colours are designed to show affiliation with this criminality and intimidate others. The new laws don’t affect other motorcycle clubs.

“Tasmania Police has been liaising with the OMCGs taking part in the run to ensure members understand that they’ll be closely monitored, and that criminal and anti-social behaviour won’t be tolerated in our state,” Commander Smith said.

“Our community can be assured there will continue to be a strong police presence actively monitoring the activities of outlaw motorcycle gang members while they are here.”

This will include vehicle checks, targeted drug and alcohol testing, monitoring for anti-social and criminal behaviour and traffic operations.

Tasmania Police has rostered on a significant number of additional officers to assist with this operation which included representation from every Australian policing jurisdiction, including the Australian Federal Police’s National Anti-Gangs Squad.

“We will continue to target OMCG members in terms of criminal activity, anti-social or intimidating behaviour or breaches of our laws,” Commander Smith said.