The Australian Federal Police and SAPOL's Serious and Organised Crime Branch have conducted a joint operation into organised criminal activities by Outlaw Motor Cycle Gangs (OMCG's)
On Wednesday 31 May, Police attended an address in Gilles Plains and arrested a 45 year old man and a 44 year old woman, both from Gilles Plains. It will be alleged that the man is a senior member of the Finks OMCG. The arrest was in relation to an ongoing investigation into a clandestine methylamphetamine laboratory located in Penfield on the Thursday 11 May and the Hydroponic Cultivation of 51 cannabis plants located in Hampstead Gardens on the Sunday 14 May.
During a search of the man's home address following his arrest, a further 28 grams of methylamphetamine was located by Police.
The arrested man was refused Police bail and he will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court tomorrow.
The arrested woman was granted bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on the 16 August 2023
Detective Acting Chief Inspector Tim Rasch of the Serious and Organised Crime Branch;
"Drug trafficking of any drug is harmful to the community. Manufacturing controlled drugs in clandestine laboratories such as the one located during this operation is harmful to the end user but also poses significant risk to those involved in the establishment of the laboratory and production of the drug. Anyone with information in relation to clandestine laboratories or drug trafficking is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers."
AFP Detective Superintendent Melinda Adam said, "the AFP works closely with State and Territory police and other partners as part of its continued collaboration to combat the threat posed by OMCGs and ensure community safety."
