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Alleged bikie first to be charged under state's tough new laws
By Amy Mitchell-Whittington
An alleged Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang member has been charged for wearing "colours" in public, the first person to be charged under the state government's tough new bikie laws.
Police stopped a four-wheel-drive in Hamilton, Brisbane, just after midday and said one of the three men inside the vehicle was wearing two large gold rings – a diamond ring that reads "1%" and another with a Mongol Nation motif.
Police took action against Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) member for allegedly wearing a number of gold rings in public.Credit: Queensland Police Service
It is understood the "1%" is the mark of an outlaw motorbike gang member.
Police also found other OMCG paraphernalia inside luggage in the vehicle.
Police also allegedly uncovered OMCG paraphernalia in the vehicle.Credit: Queensland Police Service
A 44-year-old Hamilton man was issued with a notice to appear in the Brisbane Magistrate Court on January 9 for wearing a prohibited item in a public place.
Police Minister Mark Ryan said it was the first time a person had been charged under the new section of the Summary Offences Act 2005, 10C.
"Unlike the VLAD laws, these new laws mean no bikie colours in public, anywhere in Queensland," he said.
"These laws have the support of the police and have been described as being the strongest laws in Australia to tackle organised crime."
Mr Ryan said the new laws also incorporated offences to target criminals that administer child exploitation websites and those involved in financial fraudster groups and drug trafficking.
"Furthermore, a senior police officer will also be able to apply to a Magistrates Court to declare a premises a restricted premises if particular unlawful or disorderly conduct is occurring there, or is likely to occur again," he said.
"This does not only outlaw motorcycle gang clubhouses – but other premises where prohibited conduct is taking place. Police will be able to search the premises without a warrant for prohibited items at any time.
"These restricted premises measures will come into effect in three months."