South Australian Police have
raided 10 properties in Adelaide and seized large amounts of
cash and drugs in a joint operation with federal police
overnight.
It led to
the arrest or report of seven men from suburbs in Adelaide's
north and north-west, with three men alleged to be senior
members of the Descendants bikie gang.
Police seized about
$145,000 in cash, as well as 2,000 ecstasy pills, 21
marijuana plants, 168 grams of methamphetamine, steroids,
cocaine, the drug Fantasy, three batons and eight firearms
with ammunition.
Police also seized cars,
motorcycles and a fishing boat, alleging they had been
bought with the proceeds of crime.
Detective Superintendent
Craig Patterson said the investigation was ongoing.
"Members of outlaw
motorcycle gangs may believe they can operate outside
the law, [but] they cannot," he said.
"We will continue to
target organised criminal syndicates to ensure the safety of
the community."
A 26-year-old man from
Salisbury Heights was charged with numerous drug tracking,
supply and commercial possession charges.
He was refused bail and is
due to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Friday.
A 31-year-old man from
Brahma Lodge was charged with supplying drugs as well as
resisting and hindering police. He was refused bail and is
due to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Friday.
A 27-year-old-man from
Salisbury Heights was arrested for drug trafficking. He was
bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court later
this month.
Another four men were
reported.
This included a
65-year-old Brahma Lodge man for cultivating cannabis and
possessing prescribed equipment, a 26-year-old man from
Prospect for possessing prescribed medication, a 30-year-old
man from Parafield Gardens for possessing dangerous
articles, and a 24-year-old man from Seaton for possessing
prescribed equipment.
Police said the reported
men would be summoned to court at a later date.
