Detectives from the Echo Taskforce have today arrested six people as part of their investigation into a serious assault linked to the Nomads Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) in Laverton North last month.
Warrants were executed at properties in Canadian, Sunshine West, Point Cook, Williamstown and Truganina from 5.30am this morning by members of the Echo Taskforce, VIPER Taskforce and Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit.
Police also executed warrants at the Nomads clubhouses in Laverton North and Wendouree.
Six people were arrested, including:
• A 26-year-old Canadian man, believed to be a patched member of the Nomads OMCG;
• A 24-year-old Sunshine West man, believed to a sergeant-at-arms in the Nomads OMCG;
• A 34-year-old Point Cook man, believed to be a patched member of the Nomads OMCG;
• A 29-year-old Truganina man, believed to be a vice president of the Nomads OMCG;
• A 24-year-old Williamstown man; believed to be a vice president of the Nomads OMCG, and
• A 30-year-old Delacombe man.
All six are being interviewed by police and are expected to be charged with offences including intentionally cause serious injury in circumstances of gross violence.
They will likely face Melbourne Magistrates' Court later today.
A number of items were also seized from the properties, including a large quantity of cash and drugs including cannabis and cocaine.
A 28-year-old Point Cook man was also arrested on unrelated matters and is expected to be charged with drug offences.
Today's arrests follow an incident on Thursday 28 July where a 36-year-old Point Cook man, believed to be a former chapter president of the Nomads OMCG, was seriously assaulted outside the clubhouse on Weddel Court, Laverton North.
About 12.30pm that day, the victim was confronted by a group of men and subsequently assaulted with a number of blunt objects.
After the incident he managed to drive from the scene in his own vehicle and was later admitted to The Alfred hospital with serious injuries.
Anyone who has further information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
Quotes attributable to Detective Acting Inspector Ash Ryan, Echo Taskforce:
"This was a brutal assault which occurred in broad daylight - in full view of the members of the public. It represents a severe and unacceptable risk to the safety of our community.
"We've made it clear this year through a number of operations, warrants and arrests that it doesn't matter what link you have to OMCGs, if you're engaging in or enabling criminal activity then we will hold you accountable for it.
"Today's warrants should serve as a reminder that police are committed to identifying and arresting anyone linked to these organised crime groups, whatever role they may play in these offences."
