BN- The Coffin Cheaters bikie gang clubhouse in Melbourne has been targeted as part of a series of raids across the city's south-east. ...
BN- The Coffin Cheaters bikie gang clubhouse in Melbourne has been targeted as part of a series of raids across the city's south-east.
Police stormed the Braeside headquarters this morning along with homes in Windsor, Parkdale and Aspendale.
Officers seized drugs, a large amount of alcohol, weapons including baseball bats and cash.
A 58-year-old man was arrested over "drug related" offences at the Windsor property, police said.
Acting Inspector John Cormack said the raids were part of an ongoing investigation into the bikie gang.
"What we've come across is a fully operational and unlicensed bar at this venue [in Braeside]," he said.
Acting Inspector Cormack said some members faced charges under the Liquor Control Act.
The raids were carried out by both local police and the anti-bikie gang squad, Taskforce Echo.
The squad has raided several high profile bikie gangs recently including properties of the Comancheros, Bandidos and Hells Angels.
"[We] continue to monitor their activities and hold them to account," Acting Inspector Cormack said.
Police said the bikies had been cooperating with them.
One person linked to the gang came to the property this morning to let police into the clubhouse.
"We've had no resistance," Acting Inspector Cormack said.
Michael Kerr lives next to the house raided in Windsor and said he heard police barging into the house at about 5:30am.
"I'm assuming the door was forced open, then there was a bunch of yelling," he said.
Mr Kerr said he was surprised his neighbours were being targeted because "they seemed like nice guys".
But other neighbours have reported problems with the house saying people were often coming and going.
Police stormed the Braeside headquarters this morning along with homes in Windsor, Parkdale and Aspendale.
Officers seized drugs, a large amount of alcohol, weapons including baseball bats and cash.
A 58-year-old man was arrested over "drug related" offences at the Windsor property, police said.
Acting Inspector John Cormack said the raids were part of an ongoing investigation into the bikie gang.
"What we've come across is a fully operational and unlicensed bar at this venue [in Braeside]," he said.
Acting Inspector Cormack said some members faced charges under the Liquor Control Act.
The raids were carried out by both local police and the anti-bikie gang squad, Taskforce Echo.
The squad has raided several high profile bikie gangs recently including properties of the Comancheros, Bandidos and Hells Angels.
"[We] continue to monitor their activities and hold them to account," Acting Inspector Cormack said.
Police said the bikies had been cooperating with them.
One person linked to the gang came to the property this morning to let police into the clubhouse.
"We've had no resistance," Acting Inspector Cormack said.
Michael Kerr lives next to the house raided in Windsor and said he heard police barging into the house at about 5:30am.
"I'm assuming the door was forced open, then there was a bunch of yelling," he said.
Mr Kerr said he was surprised his neighbours were being targeted because "they seemed like nice guys".
But other neighbours have reported problems with the house saying people were often coming and going.
More: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-21/police-raid-coffin-cheater-bikie-clubhouses-across-melbourne/6713580
