Notorious Black Uhlans
bikie gang put on notice over Tasmania rally
PATRICK BILLINGS MERCURY OCTOBER 21, 2015 3:30PM 1
Black Uhlans motorcycle club wearing club patch. Picture NEWS CORP
A notorious bikie gang with a reputation for violence and organised
crime is about to descend on Tasmania’s North West Coast.
About 115 Black Uhlans would arrive in Devonport and Smithton on Friday
for the Tasmanian element of a three-day “National Run”, police said.
Western District Acting Commander Tim Dooley said these communities
could be assured a strong police presence would actively monitor the
activities of the Black Uhlans while they were in Tasmania.
Police had been planning for the ride for months and had a comprehensive
response ready.
“We have planned a coordinated, highly visible presence in the Smithton
and the Devonport area for the duration of the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG)
visit,” he said.
Interstate bikie policing experts would join the local force to assist
with information gathering on the gang.
“While we won’t be outlining our plans in relation to the Black Uhlans
National Run, the
OMCG members are on notice in our jurisdiction,” Commander Dooley said.
The Black Uhlans had a small membership in Tasmania, with clubhouses at
Smithton and
Quoiba.
”In other states, the Black Uhlans are considered a violent organised
crime
gang, and they will be under very close police scrutiny while in our
state,” a police statement said.