POLICE investigating Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs conducted firearm prohibition order searches in Mentone and Parkdale last week. Across 10 September police undertook an operation targeting OMCG members, including the Mongols, and their associates. They conducted FPO searches, and also focused on affray and drug offences.
In addition to Parkdale and Mentone, police also conducted searches in Narre Warren, St Kilda, Hallam, Hoppers Crossing, Docklands, Diggers Rest, South Kingsville, Clyde North, Point Cook, South Morang, Craigieburn, Smythes Creek, Tatura, and Shepparton. They arrested nine people and laid 42 charges.
Victoria Police detective acting inspector of the Echo Taskforce, Ben Oakley, said “this day of action shows just how serious we are in tracking down outlaw motorcycle gangs to hold them to account for their offences and keep Victorians safe.”
“OMCGs remain a significant national problem – they’re motivated by profit and greed and infiltrate communities, industry and businesses. We’ll also continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners interstate to target any offending regardless of where it occurs,” he said.
“We also know these members have been involved in violent crimes, which is why we’ll continue working tirelessly and conduct days of action like this to impact their ability to cause further harm. This is also about creating greater consequences for these individuals should they come into possession of a firearm – if they want to roll the dice they could be looking at up to 10 years in prison.”
Also on Wednesday police conducted 43 FPO compliance checks and 21 search warrants. They allegedly seized two replica firearms, ammunition, more than 100kg of methamphetamine, 231ml of anabolic steroids, 447 tablets of prescription medication, about $20,000 worth of illicit tobacco, and more than $32,000 cash.
In a statement, Victoria Police have asked anyone with “information about OMCG activity” to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report to crimestoppersvic.com.au.”
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 17 September 2025