Strike Force Raptor North have arrested a Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) nominee, who was wanted on three outstanding warrants.
In March 2019, police commenced inquiries to locate a 25-year-old man, who was wanted on two outstanding warrants for assault offences and a revocation of parole warrant.
Following extensive inquiries, which included social media posts by the man taunting local police, Strike Force Raptor North investigators arrested the man at a unit in Parkway Avenue, Cooks Hill, about 7.45am today (Wednesday 1 May 2019).
He was taken to Waratah Police Station, where he was charged with the outstanding warrants.
The man, who is a nominee of the Rebels OMCG, was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today.
Strike Force Raptor was established in 2009 and conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, high-impact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity.
Anyone with information, including relevant photos and videos, that may assist Strike Force Raptor can report it directly to investigators via the Strike Force Raptor online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/Default.aspx?id=49 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Information provided to investigators will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
