'You'll be a leper': WA bikies face sweeping new police powers
New gun prohibition laws will be used by WA Police to target certain members of outlaw bikie gangs.
Under legislation introduced to parliament, any person issued with a prohibition order can have their home raided at any time of day or night — and police won't require a warrant.
Gang members can also be stopped and searched.
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New gun prohibition laws will be used by WA Police to target certain members of outlaw bikie gangs. 9News
Anyone with them at the time could also be subjected to a search.
"Last year we saw many instances of houses being shot up, OMCG using guns in public and the worst case of all was the murder of a person at the Kwinana Motorplex," Deputy Commissioner Col Blanch said.
"It's those type of offences we're going to stamp out in WA."
Last month, a bikie gang associate allegedly car-jacked a vehicle and fired a handgun as police gave chase.
"If you are one of those persons that end up with a Firearms Prohibition Order you will be a leper in WA," Mr Blanch said.
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Under legislation introduced to Parliament, any person issued with a prohibition order can have their home raided at any time of day or night – and police won't require a warrant. 9News
"The police behind me from the gang crime squad will be coming. They'll be pulling you over, coming into your house, checking on you day or night."
Any breaches of the new laws could result in a maximum 14 years in jail or fine of $75,000.
Alongside the laws are increased penalties for discharging a weapon while under prohibition.
Police Minister Paul Papalia has also included new 3D printing technology, which is being exploited by crime gangs in the United States.
"If you're in possession of the plans or equipment to do 3D printing of firearms it will be a 10 year penalty," Mr Papalia said.
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He warned gang members that the criteria for issuing a prohibition order was broad.
"The commissioner just has to determine that these people represent a reasonable threat, and mostly, they're not a fit and proper person to be in possession of a firearm," he said.
The laws should pass the WA parliament early next year.
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