OFF THE WIRE
POLICE say a series of dawn raids have "effectively dismantled" the North Coast headquarters of the Lone Wolf Outlaw Motorcycle Gxxg (OMCG), with simultaneous search warrants executed and 10 alleged members taken into custody.
Strike Force Oriental was established in January 2011, following a series of violent offences in the region.
However, subsequent investigations led detectives to discover the alleged large-scale distribution of illegal drugs, including methylamphetamine, cocaine and cannabis.
Two search warrants have already been executed in recent months with four people arrested and charged.
Detectives executed 11 simultaneous search warrants during dawn raids about 6am today at homes in Coffs Harbour, Toormina, Sawtell and Middle Boambee.
Police also raided the Lone Wolf OMCG clubhouse on Hulberts Street at Toormina.
Ten alleged Lone Wolf members and associates were arrested at the homes and taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station where they are expected to be charged with a range of offences.
Superintendent Mark Holahan, Coffs/Clarence Local Area Commander, said today’s raids and subsequent arrests came at the end of "a long and complex investigation".
"By ultimately shutting down this criminal syndicate we have put a significant dent in the ongoing supply of illegal drugs in our region," Supt Holahan said.
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