Operation Talon, which is responsible for targeting gun crime and public place shootings, has conducted an operation targeting the Comancheros outlaw motorcycle gang, resulting in three people being charged. At 7pm (Friday 23 May 2014), Operation Talon police attended Tenterden Road for the purposes of gaining intelligence and exercising search powers against members of the Comancheros OMCG. Officers allege a Comanchero clubhouse located nearby on the same road was hosting frequent gatherings between members of the group. With the assistance of the Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad, Gangs Squad, and Highway Patrol, police stopped and spoke to 48 Comanchero members. 180 breath tests were conducted, resulting in two PCA offences and one defect notice issued. Officers stopped and searched ten vehicles, locating a can of mace in one car. A 34-year-old man was issued with a field court attendance notice and will appear in court next month. The Forward Commander of Operation Talon, Detective Superintendent Gavin Dengate, said the operation targeted individuals associated with serious crime. “If you are not associated with violent or organised crime, you have nothing to worry about,” Detective Superintendent Dengate said. “We have been actively engaging members of the Comancheros clubhouse on Tenterdon Road for the past six weeks and this operation was a tactic to ensure compliance with the law. “All people searched were compliant and the operation concluded successfully with no problems. “Key to the success of this operation was a strategic plan and a number of NSW Police Force units working strongly together,” Detective Superintendent Dengate said.
Posted on: Sat, 24 May 2014 08:42:08 +0000