BIKIE gangs are trying to recruit new prospects currently serving in the armed forces.
Outlaw motorcycle gang leaders have long seen former soldiers as ideal future members but are becoming more brazen in their approaches to those serving.
To combat the bikie recruitment drive, current Australian Defence Force members are undergoing regular “awareness training” regarding approaches from OMCGs.
A defence spokesman told the Herald Sun that once members had left the service they were considered private citizens and not monitored.
“Defence engages closely with federal and state law enforcement agencies to monitor trends in OMCG activities and emerging patterns of behaviour that may have security implications for Defence,” a spokesman said.
Last week former soldier and Mongols bikie Lachie Floyd was charged with murder after allegedly gunning down a 26-year-old man in Melbourne’s southeast.
Mr Floyd, from Ascot Vale, was a founding member of the Melbourne Mongols chapter when they took over the Finks clubhouse in Port Melbourne.
He is no longer a member after being thrown out in “bad standing’’.
Last week Melbourne Magistrates’ Court heard that the victim, Stuart Townsend, from Murrumbeena, was shot in Hughesdale about 6pm on February 16 where it is alleged Mr Floyd fired a shotgun several times.
Mr Townsend — also believed to be a former soldier turned outlaw bikie — was driven to Monash Medical Centre by another man but died.
A defence spokesman said: “Defence provides regular awareness training to current ADF members and APS employees regarding approaches from OMCGs and other interest groups.
Mr Floyd did not apply for bail and will return to court on June 22.
Outlaw motorcycle gang leaders have long seen former soldiers as ideal future members but are becoming more brazen in their approaches to those serving.
Australian Defence Force members are undergoing regular “awareness training” regarding such approaches.
A Defence spokesman said once members had left the service they were considered private citizens and not monitored.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/soldiers-in-bikie-gangs-sights/news-story/070c64a0ed53eba053ae2e5a3ce650a1
Outlaw motorcycle gang leaders have long seen former soldiers as ideal future members but are becoming more brazen in their approaches to those serving.
To combat the bikie recruitment drive, current Australian Defence Force members are undergoing regular “awareness training” regarding approaches from OMCGs.
A defence spokesman told the Herald Sun that once members had left the service they were considered private citizens and not monitored.
“Defence engages closely with federal and state law enforcement agencies to monitor trends in OMCG activities and emerging patterns of behaviour that may have security implications for Defence,” a spokesman said.
Last week former soldier and Mongols bikie Lachie Floyd was charged with murder after allegedly gunning down a 26-year-old man in Melbourne’s southeast.
Mr Floyd, from Ascot Vale, was a founding member of the Melbourne Mongols chapter when they took over the Finks clubhouse in Port Melbourne.
He is no longer a member after being thrown out in “bad standing’’.
Last week Melbourne Magistrates’ Court heard that the victim, Stuart Townsend, from Murrumbeena, was shot in Hughesdale about 6pm on February 16 where it is alleged Mr Floyd fired a shotgun several times.
Mr Townsend — also believed to be a former soldier turned outlaw bikie — was driven to Monash Medical Centre by another man but died.
A defence spokesman said: “Defence provides regular awareness training to current ADF members and APS employees regarding approaches from OMCGs and other interest groups.
Mr Floyd did not apply for bail and will return to court on June 22.
Outlaw motorcycle gang leaders have long seen former soldiers as ideal future members but are becoming more brazen in their approaches to those serving.
Australian Defence Force members are undergoing regular “awareness training” regarding such approaches.
A Defence spokesman said once members had left the service they were considered private citizens and not monitored.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/soldiers-in-bikie-gangs-sights/news-story/070c64a0ed53eba053ae2e5a3ce650a1