Bikie and Organised Crime updates for the week

#gridsparta #bikies In today’s video we start in Sydney where police have charged three people, including Azzie Zahed, sister of Comanchero Sgt at arms Tarek Zahed, after a man was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted over a five hundred dollar drug debt. The victim was taken from Riverwood to Auburn, where officers later found him injured. All three were refused bail. In Perth, two brothers were charged after police uncovered a large-scale illicit tobacco and vape operation. Raids seized millions of cigarettes, tens of thousands of vapes, and large amounts of loose-leaf tobacco. Authorities say the operation avoided millions in tax. They were named The two brothers, Hossein Al Mansouri and Mousa Al Mansouri. Across Australia, a brand called Alibarbar has become central to the illegal vape market. The trade is believed to be organised by Kazem “Kaz” Hamad and a supplier known as Chinese Simon. Retailers are being forced to sell the product and pay ongoing fees or face threats and violence. In Sydney, Richard and Frederick Schaaf avoided prison over their role in the 2021 incident involving former cricketer Stuart MacGill. They received community-based sentences after pleading guilty to intimidation and assault linked to a failed cocaine deal. Also in Sydney, Omar Haouchar has lost his bid for early release while facing charges for a Christmas Day murder plot. His parole was revoked, and he will remain in custody until at least April 2026. The case is tied to ongoing gangland conflict. Omar is the brother of kingpin Bilal Haouchar who is in prison in Lebanon. In Bali, three Australian men are on trial for the murder of Zivan Radmanovic and the attempted murder of another man. They are accused of attacking the victims inside a villa. The trial could lead to the death penalty if they are convicted. The case in known as Bali 3. The three accused are Darcy Jenson, Mevlut Coskun and Paea-I-Middlemore Tupou. Back in Sydney, Taskforce Falcon detectives have charged two men with the murder of 23 year old John Versace. Police believe he may have been targeted by mistake during a period of escalating gang violence. Further arrests are possible. In Far North Queensland, five people have been charged after police found drugs, weapons, and illegal firearms at properties in Ravenshoe and Speewah. One man is accused of manufacturing firearms and will appear in court. Follow Grid Sparta on Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GridSparta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GridSparta Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/GridSparta Reditt: https://www.reddit.com/r/Gridsparta