AUSTRALIA - Houses raided as part of investigations into Kings Cross brawl - Gangs Squad

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Officers from the Gangs Squad have raided six houses as part of their investigations into a brawl involving alleged members of the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG).
The incident happened at Kings Cross about 12.15am on Sunday 5 February 2012, when a number of people from a group of about 50 Hells Angels were allegedly involved in a brawl with other people.
Since then, Strike Force Cheviot detectives have been conducting extensive investigations into the incident.
Officers from Strike Force Raptor have also been conducting high-visibility patrols in the Kings Cross area on a regular basis.
About 7am yesterday (Wednesday 11 April 2012), Gangs Squad officers executed six simultaneous search warrants at the homes of Hells Angels members and associates in Wentworthville, Emu Plains, Macquarie Fields, Ryde, Smithfield and the Sydney CBD.
At Wentworthville, police seized ammunition, fireworks, equipment and chemicals used in the manufacture of prohibited drugs and other items. Inquiries into the drug manufacture are continuing. A 34-year-old man will be issued a court attendance notice for possess ammunition and an infringement notice for handle explosives.
At Emu Plains, police seized a loaded pistol and ammunition from a vehicle, as well as a number of tablets believed to be prohibited drugs and other items. A 43-year-old man was arrested but has been released pending further inquiries.
At Macquarie Fields, police seized a quantity of steroids and other items. A 26-year-old woman will be issued a court attendance notice for the offence of possess anabolic steroid.
At Ryde, police seized a quantity of steroids and other items. A 23-year-old man will be issued court attendance notices for the offences of possess anabolic steroid.
At Smithfield, police seized a laser pointer, a small amount of amphetamine and items.
In the Sydney CBD, police located a tablets believed to be ecstasy, drug paraphernalia and other items.
Officers will now conduct further examination of all the items seized and anticipate making numerous arrests.
Strike Force Raptor was established by State Crime Command’s Gangs Squad in 2009 and is a proactive and high-impact operation targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs and any associated criminal enterprises.
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