Friday 19 July 2019

Man Arrested Twice in One Day over Bail, Weapon Offences

BY MADELAINE MCNEILL

A senior member of the Rebels outlaw bikie gang has been charged with drug and weapon offences after detectives seized items from a home at Rutherford.

Just after 5:30 Thursday morning, Strike Force Raptor North detectives stopped the 45-year-old man on Young Street and arrested him for allegedly breaching his bail.

The man appeared at Maitland Local Court later that day, where he was released on conditional bail.

Detectives conducted a Firearms Prohibition Order search at a Rutherford home shortly after, seizing several items including a push dagger, a sheath knife, a disguised electronic control device, an extendable baton and Rebels OMCG colours.

Investigators also seized a crystal substance suspected to be methylamphetamine, prescribed restricted substances and 20 drums of diesel believed to being stolen.

The man was re-arrested at the scene and taken to Maitland Police Station, where he was charged with offences relating to the possession and use of a prohibited weapon, drug possession, and possession of stolen goods.

The man was again refused bail to face court on Friday.