Six members and associates of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang have been charged, accused of armed robbery and attempted rape.
It’s believed six men, aged between 19 and 22, entered a Marsden residence on the night of July 6 and assaulted and tortured a woman and two men over several hours.
Police say the matter was not reported at the time, due to threats of further violence by the group.
Then in August, during an unrelated investigation, a suspected Bandido OMCG premises was searched in Buccan, and CCTV footage seized.
Detectives examined the footage, identifying a vehicle and property stolen during the Marsden burglary, which resulted in the launch of Operation Uniform Lin.
Detectives executed multiple search warrants on Wednesday morning, December 7, across Redbank Plains, Richlands, Pimpama, Loganlea and Crestmead.
Six men were arrested and charged with enter dwelling with intent, armed robbery, attempted rape, torture, deprivation of liberty and unlawful use of motor vehicle.
They were all denied bail and were expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Detective Acting Inspector Adrian Sala from the Organised Crime Gangs Group says the arrests were the result of the dedication of officers and exhaustive police work.
“This was a horrific, vicious and premeditated attack on innocent people, who are victims of mistaken identity,” he says.
“This violent behaviour shows what these gangs are capable of and the reality of what criminal gangs do.
“This investigation outcome should serve as a strong warning to gang members that their presence, violence and criminal behaviour will not be tolerated in the community.”
