OMCG member to face court for extortion and blackmail offences

A 25-year-old Isaacs man, who is a member of an outlaw motorcycle gang, will face court today after being charged with numerous offences.

ACT Criminal Investigation officers conducted search warrant activity at a residence in Isaacs on 15 February 2019 and yesterday (21 February 2019) when the man was subsequently arrested.

He was later charged with offences including making demands with a threat to endanger health, blackmail, taking a motor vehicle without consent and possessing a prohibited weapon.

It will be alleged the man unlawfully took possession of a vehicle using threats and intimidation.

ACT Policing Criminal Investigations Superintendent Scott Moller said this type of threatening behaviour will not be tolerated.

“To intimidate a member of the community for property and cash is disgraceful and unacceptable,” Superintendent Moller said.

“We know that individuals associated with criminal motorcycle gangs think they are above the law. This arrest continues to demonstrate that police will be relentless in the pursuit of those individuals."

The man will appear before the ACT Magistrates Court today (Friday, 22 February 2019) where bail will be opposed.

Police are urging anyone who may have any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6359733. Information can be provided anonymously.

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