A member of Brothers For Life has been charged with numerous offences as part of an investigation into violent acts in the Illawarra, NSW Police say.
In October 2017, detectives from the Criminal Groups Squad, with assistance from Wollongong and Lake Illawarra Police Districts, established Strike Force Rednap to investigate a number of public acts of violence, including public place shootings, in the Illawarra.
Their inquiries revealed the acts were linked to a dispute between the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) and other groups, including Brothers For Life.
Following extensive investigations, strike force investigators arrested a 27-year-old man at Newcastle Police Station on Monday (26 March 2018).
The man, who is a self-proclaimed member of the Brothers For Life, was charged with conspiracy to discharge firearm intend cause grievous bodily harm; conspiracy to fire firearm in or near public place, two counts of take part supply prohibited drug, and knowingly participate in criminal group assist crime.
He was remanded in custody and is next due to appear at Wollongong Local Court on 7 May 2018.
Investigations under Strike Force Rednap are continuing.
Police are urging anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Rednap detectives with their inquiries to call Crime Stoppers.
