Detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad (MOCS) with assistance from Smithfield Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), the Far North Tactical Crime Squad (TCS) and Australian Border Force (ABF) have charged two people as part of an operation targeting members and associates of the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) in Cairns.
Operation Victor Jenga commenced in August 2023, to disrupt, gather intelligence and conduct enforcement actions in relation to OMCG activities and associates.
On 20 November, officers executed search warrants at four properties in Kewarra Beach, Mount Sheridan, Holloways Beach, and Cairns City.
It will be alleged police seized a quantity of cocaine, dexamphetamine, steroids, cash, electronic devices, and Mongols paraphernalia.
Police further allege a Holloways Beach property was used as meeting location for OMCG members.
A 37-year-old Kewarra Beach man was charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs, and one count of possessing schedule 1 dangerous drug exceeding schedule 3 but not 4, possess S4 medicine, possess property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence, and breach of bail.
He was remanded in custody to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on 19 December.
A 33-year-old Kewarra Beach woman was charged with two counts of possessing dangerous drugs and one count of possessing schedule 1 dangerous drug exceeding schedule 3 but not 4.
She is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on 3 February.
Detective Senior Sergeant Brad Grace from the Far North Major and Organised Crime Squad said police are continuing to target OMCG members in Cairns.
"We have zero-tolerance approach against the violence and criminality of OMCGs and their disregard for public safety," Detective Senior Sergeant Grace said.
"Outlaw motorcycle gangs are not welcome in the Far North, and we will not tolerate any behaviour that causes fear and harm in our community."
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