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14 arrested in raids on bikie gangs

16/05/2008 3:31:59 PM
Fourteen people have been charged in a two-day police operation targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs on the Sunshine Coast.Police say officers involved in Operation Golf Cyclone searched a number of properties in the Sunshine Coast and Maryborough, targeting members of the Black Uhlans, Gypsy Jokers and Bandidos gangs.In Maryborough, eight people were charged with 14 offences after police seized cannabis, ecstasy, amphetamines and cash.On the Sunshine Coast, six people were charged with 17 offences.A search of a Palmwoods property yesterday netted more than 1.5kg of a substance believed to be amphetamines, and more than 1kg of cannabis.The 14 charged are due to appear in the Maroochydore, Noosa and Maryborough courts in early June.North Coast Region acting chief superintendent Allan Bourke said officers would continue to target organised crime in the region."Today's searches demonstrate the ongoing strong commitment in the region to address the illegal activities of outlaw motorcycle gangs," he said. AAP
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