AUSTRALIA - Cops get new powers to tackle bikie wars.

OFF THE WIRE
Janet Fife-Yeomans

From: The Daily Telegraph

BIKIES are to be banned from owning or operating tattoo parlours as police are given tough new powers to tackle the bikie wars tearing Sydney apart. Premier Barry O’Farrell has announced that members of outlaw motorcycle gangs will also be banned from wearing their "colours" or anything that identified them as a bikie in the 58 pubs, clubs and restaurants in Kings Cross.
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Mr OFarrell said the community had had a gutful of outlaw motorcycle gangs and other organised crime groups who thought they were untouchable.
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"No-one in NSW is above the law and we are serious about ensuring police have all the tools they need to bring a halt to the shooting spree which has hit our city," Mr OFarrell said.
"Today I reaffirm my commitment to provide the NSW Police with the powers they need to do their job.
"Wearing your club colours does not make you some sort of superhero, impervious to the law."
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Flanked by Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione at a press conference at police headquarters in Sydney’s Elizabeth Street, Mr O’Farrell said he would take the package to cabinet on Monday.
Mr Scipione said this is what police had been asking for.
"We have seen the problems caused by outlaw motorcycle gangs in Kings Cross. Police are sick and tired of bikie gangs in colours entering premises and intimidating staff and patrons,’ Mr Scipione said.
"This is also about assisting licensees to provide safe venues for their patrons."