Source- Masslive.com
The leader of the Massachusetts Pagans motorcycle gang was among 49 people arrested this week following a year-long investigation by Rhode Island authorities that resulted in the seizure of 53 illegal guns as well as large quantities of heroin and other drugs, according to officials.
Col. Ann C. Assumpico, the superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, announced the arrests Wednesday, saying that the bust is believed to be the single largest takedown in the Rhode Island State Police history.
The investigation focused on two gangs, The Pagans and Kryptmen, whose members were allegedly involved in gun and drug trafficking and other criminal activity, officials said.
Jason Oliver from Fall River was identified as the leader of the Massachusetts Pagans biker gang, according to Rhode Island State Police. He was among 49 people arrested, several of whom are Massachusetts residents.
The arrests were made following a series of pre-dawn raids conducted by authorities. Most of the raids were conducted at Rhode Island addresses, but police received search warrants for and raided the following properties in Massachusetts: 111 Pulaski Blvd. in Bellingham; 7 Old Mendon Road in Blackstone; 30 Old Worcester Road in Charlton; and 196 West St. in Milford.
“These gang members are not recreational bikers organizing local charities. These are violent criminals who belong to some of the most sinister motorcycle gangs in this country,” Assumpico said in a statement. “[Wednesday’s] arrests send a clear and convincing message: we will not allow motorcycle gangs and other criminals to sell guns and drugs on our streets and commit violent crimes in our communities.”
In conducting the raids shortly before 4 a.m. Wednesday, authorities used explosive devices to breach heavily fortified buildings, an armored truck and battering ram to break down doors, and dozens of heavily armed SWAT team members and other officers, Rhode Island State Police said.
The raids were conducted without incident.
Escalating tension and an increased risk of violence in recent weeks led to the decision to conduct the raids Wednesday, according to Rhode Island State Police Lt. Colonel Philbin.
Massachusetts residents arrested in the raid included Robert Hamilton, of Franklin; Lisa Kakazu, of Bellingham; Marc Bunnell, of Blackstone; and Jason Oliver, of Fall River.
Massachusetts residents still wanted by authorities include Robert Gill, of Blackstone; Robert Minior, of Milford; and Joejihao Qian, of Norwood.
The 12-month investigation was dubbed Operation Patched Out and included assistance from the Massachusetts State Police, the FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, among other agencies.
In addition to the 53 illegal guns that were seized, authorities also discovered large quantities of marijuana, crack, cocaine and heroin, Rhode Island State Police said.
Rhode Island State Police investigators intercepted thousands of phone calls and text messages through electronic surveillance and court-ordered wiretaps through the investigation.
The investigation also revealed what Rhode Island State Police called “extensive evidence” of other criminal activity, including large-scale gun and drug trafficking; widespread theft and sale of stolen ATVs, lawn tractors, snow blowers and other equipment; and fraudulent mortgage and bank activity.
Source: https://www.fiveaa.com.au
Five bikies have been arrested after they allegedly associated together in public at Adelaide Airport.
According to police:
“SAPOL Crime Gangs Task Force members arrested four men in South Australia yesterday, Wednesday 23 May, while a fifth man was arrested in Victoria early this morning, by Operation Echo officers from Victoria Police.
“Police will allege the five men associated together at the Adelaide Airport on Sunday 22 April, prior to boarding an overseas flight.
“The arrested men, a 31-year-old from Ingle Farm, a 31-year-old man from Walkley Heights, a 25-year-old man from Lightsview, 39-year-old man from Northgate and a 38-year-old man from Keilor Downs in Victoria, have all been charged with being present with two or more criminal organization participants.
“An application will be made to have the Victorian man extradited back to South Australia for a court appearance at Adelaide Magistrates Court on 27 June with the other four men who have been bailed.”
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One response to “Off the wires: The leader of the Massachusetts Pagans motorcycle club was among 49 people arrested this week following a year-long investigation- Five bikers have been arrested after they allegedly associated together in public at Adelaide Airport.”
I completely understand the arrests in the Rhode island/Massachusetts raids but I am a little unclear how the men in the Australian story were all arrested just for meeting at an airport.
I surely have something wrong but it matters not, all arrested.
THIS Pagan thing in Rhode Island just seems like a kick in the works due to their obvious misunderstanding of the law for a rocket launcher. Who knows what goes thru people’s brain.
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