Law enforcement agencies from across the country have targeted the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) in a coordinated National Day of Action as part of Taskforce Morpheus.
National Taskforce Morpheus is a joint law enforcement initiative with an objective to collaboratively target the highest threat OMCGs across Australia and New Zealand.
It includes all Australian state and territory police, New Zealand Police, Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, AUSTRAC, Australian Taxation Office, Services Australia and NSW Crime Commission.
The National Day of Action, which was held yesterday (Wednesday 10 September 2025), centred on proactively detecting and disrupting the Mongols OMCG, focusing on activity that poses a high national serious organised crime threat.
Across the country, police targeted illicit drugs, firearms, weapons and explosives with jurisdictions also targeting their own highest priority issues.
Action undertaken by law enforcement agencies included conducting Firearms Protection Order (FPO) compliance checks, bail compliance checks, seizure of illicit drugs, firearms and other weapons.
In total, Taskforce Morpheus National Day of Action led to 41 arrests, resulting in 120 charges.
Officers across the country also conducted 43 FPO compliance checks, 21 search warrants, two visa cancellation referrals, and seized items including two replica firearms, an amount of 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.
A number of items of clothing depicting OMCG insignia were also seized.
In NSW, about 12pm, officers attached to State Crime Command’s Criminal Groups Squad – with assistance from Raptor Squad officers – executed an FPO at a house in Lethbridge Park.
During the search, police located and seized a replica firearm, an amount of ammunition, an amount of testosterone and anabolic steroids and a part of a police uniform.
A 38-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Mount Druitt Police Station, where he was charged with acquire etc pistol-subject to firearms prohibition order, possess/attempt to, prescribed restricted substance, firearm etc found at premises-subject to prohibition order and not police officer/special constable wear etc police uniform.
He was granted conditional bail to appear before Mount Druitt Local Court on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
National Coordinator for Taskforce Morpheus National Day of Action and Commander of NSW Police Criminal Groups Squad, Detective Acting Superintendent Glyndwr Baker, said the coordinated efforts of all jurisdictions sends a clear message to OMCG members.
“Taskforce Morpheus National Day of Action is a reminder that there is a national commitment to continue to deter, disrupt and suppress any organised criminal activity,” Det Acting Supt Baker said.
“The focus of Taskforce Morpheus is to enhance the overall law enforcement responses in targeting OMCGs and to identify and respond to opportunities for disruption.
“One of the key benefits of operations like this is it also enables state and commonwealth agencies to share information on OMCG activities, breaking down any jurisdictional barriers that may exist.
“The operation is also a reminder to any OMCG members that they can be targeted at anytime.
“The message is clear: we will be relentless in our pursuits, and we will not stop in removing any serious organised crime threat to protect the community.”
Quotes attributable to Queensland Police Detective Superintendent and National Chair of Taskforce Morpheus Troy Pukallus:
“Today’s results are an indication that Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMCGs) continue to pose a significant threat to community safety through their involvement in serious and organised crime.
“OMCGs are resilient and adaptable, and thrive on fear and secrecy. Despite these challenges, law enforcement agencies in a joint effort under Taskforce Morpheus, remain highly resolute and focused on disrupting and stopping the organised criminal activity of any OMCG.
“Through targeted enforcement on a daily basis as well as coordinated days of action such as this, we will continue to apply pressure, dismantle their operations and continue to protect our respective communities from the harm they cause.”
Quotes attributable to Australian Border Force Superintendent Mel Stewart:
“The Australian Border Force has a duty to the Australian people to uphold and protect the integrity and security of one of Australia’s most significant national assets – our border. Those involved in organised criminal activity, including members of outlaw motorcycle gangs, pose a threat to its stability.
“Working closely alongside our law enforcement and intelligence partners, we will continue to use our full range of capabilities to target the criminal members and activities of these groups.
“The ABF has a highly effective set of tools at its disposal to disrupt OMCGs, including strong provisions that allow the Minister or a delegate to refuse or cancel a visa if the person is considered to not be of good character.
“Any non-citizen with an extensive criminal history and involvement with a criminal organisation, such as an OMCG, should be on high alert as they could have their Australian visa cancelled."
ACIC Executive Director Jen Hurst emphasised the critical role of National Task Force Morpheus, highlighting the ACIC’s ability to provide unique, actionable and insightful intelligence to enhance partner agency understanding of the various threats posed by OMCGs.
“There is a consistent threat of violence from OMCGs. The ACIC will continue to work closely with both domestic and international partners to create an environment in Australia that is a strong deterrent for criminal activities,” Ms Hurst said.
Quotes attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Sean Wright – Gang Crime Squad WA Police:
“The Western Australia Police Force recognises the risk and serious harm outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCGs) pose to communities across the nation.
“Several search warrants were executed in the Perth metropolitan area as part of the National Day of Action, and by working together with our national partner agencies, we are able to gather critical intelligence that supports targeted disruption efforts and enhances our ongoing and future investigations.
“Our message to OMCGs and their supporters is clear: we are working together, watching at all times, and we will be relentless – not only on this Day of Action, but on all days throughout the year.”
Quotes attributable to South Australia Police Detective Chief Inspector David Huddy, A/Officer in Charge, Serious and Organised Crime Branch:
“Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs are the largest representation of serious and organised crime in the country.
Yesterday, SAPOL joined law enforcement and intelligence agencies locally and around the country to direct effort toward the disruption of OMCGs.
“The Serious and Organised Crime Branch led and coordinated focused multi-agency activities on OMCG members and associates through vehicle stops, house searches, among other enforcement activities.
“Sustained targeting of OMCGs and their criminal enterprises will continue in South Australia and around the country and those who seek to align with them will be pursued using the collective strength of law enforcement, intelligence agencies and the community.”
Quotes attributable to Detective Superintendent Jason Kelly, Victoria Police:
“OMCGs are motivated by profit and greed, they infiltrate communities, industry and businesses and have a negative impact on the communities. The social and economic impact of OMCGs in Australia and New Zealand is significant.
“OMCGs also have a culture of secrecy, that includes intimidation and propensity for extreme violence, often with public displays of violence that impacts the safety of the community. For these reasons Victoria Police in partnership with Law Enforcement and partner Government agencies will continues to target OMCGs.”
Anyone with information that may assist investigations into organised criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or 1800 333 000. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via social media pages.