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3 Aug
Darwin media/police believe an American Hells Angels 'heavyweight' has been brought in from the US to make the Darwin chapter's criminal activities run more efficiently.
The Northern Territory News is claiming that sections of the Angels international organisation have become increasingly concerned with "sloppiness" among Territory Angels.
They further claim the issue was brought to a head by an Australian Crime Commission investigation into the clubs activities and the arrest of a high-profile member.
The American biker has been in Darwin for the past week.
The Northern Territory News has been told he is here to put the Darwin charter's "house in order".
"The Yanks are a bit worried," a 'source' (read cops) close to the Hells Angels said.
"The local boys are getting a bit sloppy and it's starting to show.
"The boys are keeping pretty tight-lipped about what he's here for ... but he hasn't flown in from America to say 'nice job'."
The source said there was also concern that the Darwin chapter's behaviour left the Territory open to takeover bids by rival clubs.
Police have been monitoring interstate bike clubs, including the Coffin Cheaters from Western Australia and the Gypsy Jokers from South Australia.
Police intelligence?? suggests the clubs are considering expanding their criminal operations.
The paper goes on to speculate that the Gypsy Jokers have made no secret they want to move their headquarters after the SA Government passed laws to close down their fortified clubhouse.
Last year the Coffin Cheaters chose Darwin as the destination for their annual run - despite having no affiliations in the city - allegedly to scope out the Territory as a site for a new chapter.
"The Territory Hells Angels have kept a stranglehold on Darwin for a long time, but the Americans know better than anyone that when rival gangs are eyeing off your patch, you've got to have a strong and united front to keep them out," the source said.
"You could call this a pep talk from abroad."
