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Friday, August 5, 2011

Tasmania Bikers arrested after drug haul

OFF THE WIRE
 abc.net.au

Several people connected to a Launceston motorcycle gang have been arrested in a major drug operation in Tasmania's north.
The 12 people associated with the Rebels Motorcycle Chapter in Launceston were charged with drug trafficking after a six-month police investigation.
Police seized $200,000 worth of methyl amphetamine, also known as 'ice', in a series of raids.
They allege a further $250,000 of amphetamine was sold over a six-month period.
Inspector Scott Flude from Launceston CIB says it is worrying that so much of the drug has already been sold in Tasmania.
"We are a small state...we'd be mindful of any significant quantity of drugs that come into patch, so to speak," he said.
"Certainly a seizure such as this, and an operation such as this, has the capacity I think to put a large dent in the supply of methyl-amphetamine into Tasmania."
One member and one associate of the Outlaws Motorcycle Chapter have also been charged with drug related offences.
They will appear in court at a later date.
Police say more arrests will be made.
Rebels Motorcycle Club Launceston
Eleven past members and associates of the Rebels Motorcycle Club and one senior member have been accused of trafficking methyl-amphetamine, also known as 'ice'.
Video: Bikers on ice trafficking charge