A split in the Comancheros bikie gang's Canberra chapter has been blamed for a string of offences, including a shooting, arson and drive-by shooting.
The claim was revealed in the ACT Magistrate's court today after a 28-year-old man was charged over possession of a sawn-off rifle, ammunition and drugs.
Alexander Victor Miller, of Kingston, was driving his mother's BMW when police stopped him on the Federal Highway on Tuesday.
Police told the court they believe the shooting of a Comanchero associate in Chifley in March, and an arson and drive-by shooting in Page were linked to the gang's rift.
They also told the court Miller is believed to be a junior member of the club.
In court documents, police allege Miller drove past the home of the president of the rival Comanchero faction.
Police said when Miller was asked about items in the car, which also included a balaclava, a sheet and face mask, he said "they are not mine".
Miller asked for bail, offering to live with his mother interstate.
His lawyer Tom Taylor acknowledged the gravity of the charges.
"It's serious, there's no way to sugar coat it," he said.
Mr Taylor said his mother would offer surety, and strict reporting conditions could ensure any breach of bail would be quickly apparent.
Magistrate Peter Morrison refused bail.
"I have evidence he belongs to the Comancheros and is a person likely to come under pressure to commit criminal acts," Magistrate Morrison said.
"I can't be satisfied that his being required to reside [interstate] would place him outside the reach of the Comancheros."
Mr Morrison also raised concerns about Miller's alleged drug use, and how it might interfere with him keeping to bail conditions.
The case will return to court next month.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-06/kingston-bikie-fases-court-on-firearm-and-drug-charges/9841260
The claim was revealed in the ACT Magistrate's court today after a 28-year-old man was charged over possession of a sawn-off rifle, ammunition and drugs.
Alexander Victor Miller, of Kingston, was driving his mother's BMW when police stopped him on the Federal Highway on Tuesday.
Police told the court they believe the shooting of a Comanchero associate in Chifley in March, and an arson and drive-by shooting in Page were linked to the gang's rift.
They also told the court Miller is believed to be a junior member of the club.
In court documents, police allege Miller drove past the home of the president of the rival Comanchero faction.
Police said when Miller was asked about items in the car, which also included a balaclava, a sheet and face mask, he said "they are not mine".
Miller asked for bail, offering to live with his mother interstate.
His lawyer Tom Taylor acknowledged the gravity of the charges.
"It's serious, there's no way to sugar coat it," he said.
Mr Taylor said his mother would offer surety, and strict reporting conditions could ensure any breach of bail would be quickly apparent.
Magistrate Peter Morrison refused bail.
"I have evidence he belongs to the Comancheros and is a person likely to come under pressure to commit criminal acts," Magistrate Morrison said.
"I can't be satisfied that his being required to reside [interstate] would place him outside the reach of the Comancheros."
Mr Morrison also raised concerns about Miller's alleged drug use, and how it might interfere with him keeping to bail conditions.
The case will return to court next month.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-06/kingston-bikie-fases-court-on-firearm-and-drug-charges/9841260