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.[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.

2014 arrests

On 25 April 2014 detectives from the Organised Crime Squad raided six properties in Kewdale and Bibra Lake, uncovering more than $380,000 in cash, two firearms and steroids.

Police allege that Ziad Jneid and Rabih Jneid were the "masterminds" of a drug syndicate co-ordinating the importation and distribution of drugs (4kg of crystal methylamphetamine) across the Perth metro area. Ziad and Rabih Jneib were charged with conspiracy to sell or supply a prohibited drug. Two other men have also been charged with selling or supplying a prohibited drug.[8] [9] Ziad Jneid has repeatedly denied any role in a Lebanese crime gang operating in Perth called the Sword Boys. [10]

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.
  8. ↑ Liam Ducey (29 May 2014). "WA Police crack Perth methylamphetamine supply chain". watoday. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  9. ↑ Calla WAHLQUIST (29 May 2014). "Organised crime raids seize 4kg methylamphetamine, $380,000 cash — four charged". Perth Now. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  10. ↑ Gary Adshead (29 May 2014). "Islamic chief firearms charge". The West Australian. Retrieved 29 May 2014.

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