Australasian Biker News
Bikie charged over shooting
June 21, 2008 07:01am
Article from: AAP
A MEMBER of an outlaw motorcycle gang has been charged over a shooting
at a tattoo parlour in Sydney's north-west.
Heavily-armed police swooped on a house in Scarvell Avenue, McGraths
Hill, at about 5.20pm (AEST) yesterday and arrested the 33-year-old man.
Investigators also seized several items including a .22 calibre handgun
during a raid on a house in Chaucer Road, Riverstone, earlier in the
day.
Police say it will be alleged the gun was used to shoot a 31-year-old
man in the leg while he was standing outside the tattoo parlour in
George Street, Windsor, on Monday night.
The victim is also allegedly a member of the same outlaw motorcycle
gang.
The 33-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause
grievous bodily harm, possessing a shortened firearm without a permit
and firing a gun in a manner likely to injure.
He's been refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Local Court later
today.
The arrest was the culmination of an investigation by Windsor detectives
and the State Crime Commands Gangs Squad who combined to form Strike
Force Tracksuit.
Detective Inspector Steve Blackmore from Hawkesbury Local Area Command
said the arrest was an outstanding result, given it was achieved in an
environment where all parties were reluctant to assist police.
This sends a clear message to all outlaw motorcycle groups that they are
not above the law and police will always strongly pursue all criminal
matters, he said.