Crackdown on bikie gangs in the Hunter continues

BY IAN CROUCH and JESSICA ROUSE

The crackdown on bikie gangs in the Hunter has continued with police carrying out raids in Lake Macquarie.

Officers from the Gangs Squad and Strike Force Raptor and Hunter police carried out investigations under Strike Force Batterson in relation to violent acts believed to be related to a dispute between rival gangs.

In all, 15 properties were searched here and in Sydney including four home units in Lake Macquarie.

Police have since seized a number of drugs, ammunition, drugs and cash and several members of the Finks and Nomads bikie gangs have been arrested.

Hunter bikie gang rivalry continues

BY JESSICA ROUSE

The rivalry between Nomads and Finks bikie gang members in the Hunter appears to be continuing, with a Nomads clubhouse torched in Muswellbrook overnight. 

Just after 1am this morning, emergency services were called to the Bridge Street address following reports of a fire.

The fire at the front of the clubhouse was quickly extinguished with minimal damage caused to the building. 

Hunter Valley Local Area Command officers attended establishing a crime scene with initial enquiries leading them to believe the fire was deliberately lit.

Anyone with information are being urged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.