Gang chapter president's patch seized in first 24 hours of ban

The first arrest was made just three minutes after the law came into effect on Thursday, with police reporting 12 people have been caught out on the first day of the new gang patch ban.

Meanwhile, gang members were already adapting their insignia to get around the ban, while others warned of potential violence.

Head Hunters West's president had his patch and motorcycle seized after officers execucted a search warrant at a property on View Road, Henderson Friday morning.

A motorcycle belonging to another gang member was also seized, along with his patch during the search warrant, due to the owner having outstanding fines.

The gang president and a 52-year-old man will be charged with offending under the Gangs Act 2024, relating to the display of gang insignia in public.

In another incident, officers on a foot patrol at the Henderson Night Markets at 7.40pm saw a man wearing a sweatshirt with Head Hunters insignia on it.

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