Detectives from the Organised Crime Gangs Group have charged an alleged member of the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) following a violent assault at Meadowbrook last month.
At around 6.30pm on September 25, a group of men were sitting at a table inside The Meadowbrook Hotel where it will be alleged one of the men assaulted a man, causing him to fall to the ground.
Yesterday detectives arrested a 34-year-old man in relation to the assault following the execution of a search warrant at a Helensvale residence.
The man, who police will allege is a member of the Mongols OMCG, has been charged with two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm and wilful damage. He was remanded in custody and is expected to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court today.
Organised Crime Gangs Group Detective Inspector Craig Bowman said this was an unprovoked act of violence that shows just how dangerous these gangs can be.
"OMCGs are violent, and their criminal behaviour can cause real harm in our community. Police see firsthand the devastating impact their actions have, not just on those caught up in criminal activity, but on their families, friends, and innocent people around them," Detective Inspector Bowman said.
"Taskforce Maxima will continue to work tirelessly to stop gang-related violence and people from being drawn into this destructive lifestyle.
Investigators are urging anyone with relevant information or who witnessed the assault to come forward, who have not yet spoken to police. As part of an appeal, footage released shows the men sitting at the table around the time of and following the alleged assault.
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