Habitual consorting and drug charges at Mount Isa

Police have charged four men in relation to alleged habitual consorting and drug offences following a series of search warrants in Mount Isa.

It will be alleged the four men are members or associates of the Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG).

Members and associates of declared criminal organisations who have been served consorting notices, are prohibited to associate with other recognised members or associates.

On July 17, Mount Isa District Tactical Crime Squad and Mount Isa Criminal Investigation branch with assistance from Taskforce Maxima and the Northern Region Major Organised Crime Squad executed four search warrants in the Mount Isa area.

It will be alleged OMCG paraphernalia was located at properties in Soldiers Hill and Townview.

At a Mica Creek address, it will be alleged approximately $5,500 in cash was located along with a telescopic baton, testosterone and unlawful prescription medication.

At a Spreadsborough address, unlawful ammunition was allegedly located.

A 37-year-old Soldiers Hill man and a 42-year-old Townview man have both been charged with habitually consorting.

They are expected to appear before Mount Isa Magistrates Court on August 14.

A 49-year-old Spreadborough man has been charged with possessing explosives (ammunition).

A 40-year-old Mika Creek man has been charged with three counts of offence to buy or possess S4 medicines, two counts of possessing dangerous drugs (testosterone) and one count each of possess property suspected of having been acquired for drug offence, possessing restricted items (telescopic baton) and possess tainted property (cash).

Both are expected to appear before Mount Isa Magistrates Court on August 7.

Officer in Charge of the Mount Isa District Tactical Crime Squad Sergeant Joel Bryant said Queensland Police Service is committed to disrupting the alleged activities of declared criminal organisations, to protect the community.

"We remind all OMCG members or associates that if you disregard served consorting notices and continue to offend, to expect police at your door and to be put before the court, " Sergeant Bryant said.

Investigations remain ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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