OFF THE WIRE
Victoria Police has revealed its taskforce investigating illegal motorcycle gangs is paying dividends, today showing off weapons seized over the past six months - including a mini sub machine gun, shotguns and a semi-automatic handgun.
The discoveries are the result of 52 searches carried by police as part of Taskforce Echo, which began investigating outlaw motorcycle gangs in February.
Police have also seized a ballistic vest, a pocket pistol, surveillance equipment, stolen bikes and drugs.
Victoria Police has revealed its taskforce investigating illegal motorcycle gangs is paying dividends, today showing off weapons seized over the past six months - including a mini sub machine gun, shotguns and a semi-automatic handgun.
The discoveries are the result of 52 searches carried by police as part of Taskforce Echo, which began investigating outlaw motorcycle gangs in February.
Police have also seized a ballistic vest, a pocket pistol, surveillance equipment, stolen bikes and drugs.
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