Police say a chance inspection of a car at Port Adelaide has led to the arrests of two senior members of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang.Police approached a group of people congregating around a car in Saint Vincent Street and searched the vehicle.They allege a 22-calibre loaded pistol was found, along with a stolen police identification badge and police flashing lights.Two outlaw motorcycle gang members and another man and a woman have been charged with unlawful possession, illegal interference and firearm offences.The four have been remanded in custody to face Port Adelaide Magistrates Court.
Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club compound,Ronald B. Campbell,Andrea G. Reeder,Dylan C. Grose,William C. Casteel.arrested
Four people were arrested on suspected drug charges, including the group's leader.Methamphetamine was found at the Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club compound at West 19th Avenue and South Gum Street. Benton County Undersheriff Paul Hart said they needed so many officers as a "precautionary" step because the Gypsy Jokers are known to be connected to drugs and other criminal activities."It is an outlaw motorcycle gang with convicted felons who reside there," Hart said. "We gear up to meet that threat."Some stolen property and a couple of weapons also were seized, he said. The Violent Crimes Task Force, made up of federal agents and local police detectives, raided the club house and two homes at 5 a.m.The Benton County Regional SWAT team and the Yakima SWAT team were used to help search all the buildings."Because of the large site ... it makes it difficult to secure and make sure everybody is safe," Hart said. "The Violent Crimes Task Force ... ...
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