SIX men, aged 19-22, have been charged armed robbery, attempted rape, torture and deprivation of liberty after allegedly breaking into a house at Marsden.
Police allege the accused are members and associates of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG).
Wednesday morning, detectives from the gangs group were supported by regional police as they searched houses in Pimpama, Loganlea, Redbank Plains, Richlands and Crestmead.
The search warrants were part of a major investigation, Operation Uniform Lin, into a violent burglary that occurred in Marsden.
The men were also charged with enter dwelling with intent and unlawful use of motor vehicle.
They were all denied bail and are expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court Thursday.
Police will allege the men entered a Marsden residence on the night of July 6 and assaulted and tortured a woman and two men over several hours.
One of the victims required medical treatment. The matter was not reported to police at the time, due to threats of further violence by the group.
In August, during an unrelated investigation by Taskforce Maxima, a suspected Bandido OMCG premises was searched in Buccan, and CCTV footage seized.
Investigations by detectives identified on the CCTV footage, a stolen vehicle, and property, stolen during the Marsden burglary, resulting in the commencement of Operation Uniform Lin.
Detective Acting Inspector Adrian Sala from the Organised Crime Gangs Group said the arrests were the result of the dedication and exhaustive police work undertaken by all officers involved in this complex investigation.
“This was a horrific, vicious and premeditated attack on innocent people, who are victims of mistaken identity. This violent behaviour shows what these gangs are capable of and the reality of what criminal gangs do,” he said.
“This investigation outcome should serve as a strong warning to gang members that their presence, violence and criminal behaviour will not be tolerated in the community.”
