Officers from the Drug and Organised Crime Squad ‘Gangs’ Task Force have arrested a man and seized $250,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine, a handgun and a number of rifles from an industrial shed in the rural area.
Superintendent Peter Schiller of the Drug and Organised Crime Squad said a search warrant was executed and the man was arrested at a location in Humpty Doo early yesterday morning.
The 40-year-old male was charged with in excess of 20 charges including:
- Aggravated assault
- Possess schedule 1 dangerous drug (methamphetamine) commercial quantity – 280 grams
- Supply schedule 1 dangerous drug (methamphetamine) commercial quantity – 140 grams
- Possess schedule 2 dangerous drug (steroid)
- Administer dangerous drug
- Interfere with surveillance device
- Possess unregistered firearms.
“We believe this man is member of the Darwin Chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and has close links to the Sydney Chapter.
“The search warrant located large amounts of drugs as well as a number of firearms, including a loaded pistol, hidden in the shed wall. Police allege the man was supplying these drugs within the Darwin community.
“Police and members of the public will not tolerate this type of criminal behaviour by members of bikie gangs.
“The damage crystal methamphetamine causes to families and the community in the Northern Territory cannot be underestimated.
“Excellent work by the Gangs Task Force members has taken this syndicate out of operation. This dedicated team of Officers will continue their hard-line approach to Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.”
NT Police continue to work with other jurisdictions across Australia and New Zealand as part of Operation Unification, a two week crack down on illicit firearms in the community.
“Remember, your information is vital. Should you witness any illicit firearms activity, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Your call can remain anonymous and you may even be eligible for a reward.”
