May 13, 2005
A HELLS Angels bikie has been arrested in Adelaide and
charged with a string of offences in a joint operation by South Australian
police and the Australian Crime Commission.
Police said today the man was charged with theft, assault, possessing a
prohibited weapon and dishonesty offences.
He was taken into custody on May 6 and will appear in
the Adelaide Magistrates Court at a later date.
The weapons charge relates to a 9mm pistol found in his car while the theft
involves a vehicle worth $76,000.
Detective Inspector Graham Goodwin said police were becoming increasingly
aware that members of motorcycle gangs and their associates were threatening
members of the community to extort money and other goods.
"Victims are regularly intimidated and many incidents
are not reported for fear of reprisals," he said.
"With the arrest of this person other victims or persons with information
may come forward with confidence.
"This arrest has not only removed another illegal handgun from the community
but also sends a clear warning to others involved in these activities that
their actions will not be tolerated."
