ACT police spent $628k monitoring bikie gang visits over two years
ACT Policing spent $628,394 on open operations to track outlaw motorcycle gangs over two years. A single Bandidos meeting cost $117,000 to monitor 200 members.
Why it mattersBikie gang visits use up police time and show more organised crime in the area. This affects public safety and how fast police can respond to emergencies.
AustraliaThe rising cost and frequency of gang visits puts pressure on ACT Policing budgets and raises questions about how police should manage the growing presence of outlaw motorcycle groups in Canberra.
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