Police seize gun, ammunition and drugs in bikie clubhouse raid
- Manly Daily
- November 07, 2014
The gun has been sent for forensic analysis by police scientists in a bid to extract fingerprints or DNA.
More than 45 officers from Strike Force Raptor, Operation Talon and the Rescue Squad joined local police in the raid of the bikies’ headquarters in Sydenham Rd as part of efforts to investigate gang members and disrupt criminal activity.
As part of a catch-all approach, police were investigating the possible supply of alcohol on the premises in contravention of the Restricted Premises Act.
Northern Beaches local area commander Supt Dave Darcy said the gun and bullets were found behind a TV in the bikies’ headquarters.
He said the alleged presence of a gun in a clubhouse showed that motorcycle gangs had to be considered as a menace.
“The finding of this handgun with a full magazine of ammunition once again demonstrates that outlaw motorcycle gangs not innocent clubs enjoying bikes and beer,” he said.
“They are dangerous groups that deserve our full force and in the interests of the community we will gladly accommodate them.
“Bikie culture is dangerous and it’s our job to disrupt any criminal activity in which gang members might be engaged.”