Top cop backs Bully over Finks

POLICE are urging The Gold Coast Bulletin to keep up the fight against outlaw motorcycle gangs such as the Finks, despite threats to one of the newspaper's journalists.

Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson has taken a personal interest in the threats made to senior reporter Robyn Wuth which, he said, were being taken very seriously.

Mr Atkinson said the community should be aware of the serious problems caused by outlaw motorcycle gangs on the Gold Coast.

"I think one of the things that The Gold Coast Bulletin has done which has been extremely helpful is highlight the seriousness of the outlaw motorcycle gang problem and both the minister (Judy Spence) and I have been at pains to try to convey that to the community in Queensland that these aren't just a bunch of older guys who like motorbikes who are harmless," said Mr Atkinson.

"They are a serious, serious issue and The Bulletin, I think, has been helpful in conveying that message out to the community and we are grateful for that and obviously would like that to continue.

"But certainly, in terms of the individual safety of your journalist, that is something we take very seriously and we will do all we can to be supportive."

 

Wuth penned a column critical of the Finks in the Weekend Bulletin. (clik link to see y the dumb bitch is getting hassled...)

A member of the gang took offence and turned up at the newspaper's Molendinar office on Saturday and demanded to speak to the journalist.

"We are taking it very seriously," said Mr Atkinson of the visit.

"We followed it up immediately on the weekend and inquiries will be ongoing.

"I am very satisfied with the police response so far. I think they have been prompt, they are concerned and they are doing everything possible."

Mr Atkinson said like the rest of Australia, Queensland and the Gold Coast had a serious problem with outlaw motorcycle gangs, who were often responsible for organised crime.

"Outlaw motorcycle gangs are highly involved in terms of being organised and there are ongoing activities and one of the good things about that is the level of co-operation between the Australian policing jurisdictions and organisations like the Australian Crime Commission," he said.

Police Minister Judy Spence warned members of the public to keep away from the gangs.

"I warn people to stay away from these members of outlaw motorcycle gangs," she said.

"They are involved in organised crime, they are often dangerous people and it is better if the general public keep well away from them.