Sword Boys

Sword Boys is a street gang in Perth, consisting mostly of Lebanese Australians,^[1][2] that has been known to authorities since mid 1990s.^[3][4] Gang members have been reported to wear a miniature gold scimitar on a chain around their necks as well as zebra patterned yoga pants.^[5][6]

Sword Boys has been responsible for a small amount of poor quality amphetamine and ecstasy distribution in Western Australia,^[7] and has also been linked to car rebirthing by Western Sydney gangs, where stolen cars are stripped and reassembled.^[2] Also, they are suspected of fixing a professional boxing fight, between Danny Green and Paul Briggs.

References

1. ↑ "Gangland explosion". The West Australian. 2 February 2002. Retrieved 27 June 2007. 
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ben Martin and Ben Harvey (2 February 2002). "Gang alliance: Bikies, young thugs join forces". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 7 February 2002. Retrieved 27 June 2007. 
3. ↑ Ray Halligan (26 August 2004). "POLICE, GOVERNMENT POLICY AND INITIATIVES". Legislative Council of Western Australia Hansard. Retrieved 27 June 2007. 
4. ↑ Media speculation on WA tensions
5. ↑ Ben Martin (10 May 2003). "Police Bust Street Gang Over Drugs". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 29 May 2003. Retrieved 27 June 2007. 
6. ↑ "WA cops bust street gang with OMC links over drugs". Oz Biker. 14 March 2003. Retrieved 27 June 2007. 
7. ↑ Michelle Roberts, Minister for Police and Emergency Services (13 May 2003). "GANG VIOLENCE". Western Australia Legislative Assembly Hansard. Retrieved 27 June 2007. 

External links

• ozbiker.org/news_current/swordboys_cheater_bust_14_03_03.htm
• ozbiker.org/news_current/cc_shooting_club_23_8_05.htm

Further reading

• "Is street gang violence getting out of control?". ABC Stateline. 11/02/2005.  Check date values in: |date= (help)