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Bikie boss on standover
threat charge
August
12, 2004
A PROMINENT member of the Hells
Angels bikie gang was charged yesterday over physical threats
made to a businessman.
A second man was also charged over the threats of violence to the 55-year-old Darwin businessman. The two Howard Springs men, aged 42 and 29, were arrested late yesterday afternoon.
Police said it was the culmination of a five-month operation.
The Northern Territory News has learned the 42-year-old man is a well-known member of the Darwin chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. Police said that both men have been charged with "several offences" after allegedly making a series of threats and making demands with menace. The Northern Territory News has learned the threats were over money.
The two men allegedly used standover tactics and threatened the businessman with physical violence at his business.
Major and Organised Crime Division Senior Sergeant Scott Pollock said last night the offences allegedly took place between April and August.
"Police allege the threats of physical violence against the 55-year-old man were made during personal visitations to the victim's business," Sen-Sgt Pollock said.
"Police adopt a zero tolerance to people who threaten or intimidate any member of the public."
Sen-Sgt Pollock said the police operation was continuing. He said its focus had shifted to investigating the associates of the two arrested men. Sen-Sgt Pollock would not comment last night on whether further arrests were imminent.
But he urged anyone "who had felt at risk" to immediately contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800333000.
The two men have been bailed until
Friday.
Northern Territory News
