He's a colorful biker boss, named as the national president of Australia's largest organized crime network. And
now he's been locked up, apparently for going into hiding after hearing of a $3 million bounty
on his head. Police breaking that news to him at his new out-of-the-way home didn't go over well...
It's all part of another big push by Australian police against outlaw motorcycle clubs, made the
country's Public Enemy Number One, where weeks of raids, arrests and searches have
been taking more swipes at the bikers. Or "bikies" as they're called Down Under.
"Police, search warrant, open the door..."
The Mob Reporter here with news on Allan Meehan facing the fallout from becoming the ostentatious
face of a powerful biker club — including his associate becoming the first victim of a
new law that makes not unlocking your phone for police a crime. Let me tell you about it
We know Allan Meehan is an outlaw because it's tattooed on his neck. Who are we to
argue. He's the confident, swaggering leader of the Comanchero Motorcycle Club, which has
a prodigious presence on the country's streets. The Aussie underworld has been whispering that
Meehan is under threat from rivals with a heavy price on his head. His own lawyer
says Meehan relocated with his family to a new state because of warnings of
an underworld bounty. He said police told Meehan there was a three million dollar
hit out for him. Police disputed that price tag, but not the underlying fact
The pricey residential suburb of Benowa Waters, where he was arrested on Australia's beautiful
Gold Coast features pleasant family homes and waterfront mansions. The early morning arrest
as we see here on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, was at a lovely modern rental home in a leafy sparkling
neighborhood. Perhaps most importantly for him it's a nine hour drive away from Sydney, where most of
Australia's fiercest gangland friction happens and where his face is instantly recognized. For
police, though, his new home's notable feature is that it's in another state, in Queensland, north
of his registered address in New South Wales. Back in his home state he is under a Serious
Crime Prevention Order issued against him in November. An SCPO, as they're called, is like
being released on strict bail conditions — without first having faced a criminal charge. It's a made-
in-Australia action designed to target figures deemed to be involved in dangerous serious
crimes, to curtail their movement and activities, and allow for proactive police interventions
Police say he shut down his phone and got in a car heading out of state almost immediately
after those restrictions were placed on him. Police contend he wasn't really running from
gangland rivals but rather from the long arm of the law. Meehan's arrest in Queensland was
followed by a prompt extradition. The next day he was flown back south, as seen here,
and then escorted through the busy Sydney airport, flanked by police and chased by
reporters. His Friday midday arrival turned a lot of heads. It was big news at home, as media
were tipped to his arrival. "Did you leave out of fear for your safety?" "Are you scared for your life?"
Police allege Meehan breached conditions of his Serious Crime Prevention Order by not telling
authorities he was leaving town, where he was staying, and when he was returning. He also
allegedly used an encrypted communication device, which would be another breach
As part of their investigation, police conducted two search
warrants in New South Wales, targeting known associates of the Comancheros
A heavily tattooed 33-year-old man was arrested in the raids. You see him here — he's the one on the
ground. Meehan's friend was charged with various offenses, including intending to pervert the
course of justice, possessing prohibited drug, and dealing with the proceeds of crime. He just made
a little piece of criminal history — becoming the first person charged under a new law, a Digital
Access Order, which compels people to open, unlock. and allow police access to their communications
devices. This guy allegedly refused. Regular viewers of The Mob Reporter will remember Allan Meehan from
my episode on his friend, the Hard to Kill bikie boss Tarak Zahed, who was shot 10 times in an
assassination bid that also killed his brother. Zahed was shot multiple times, including in the
face, in May 2022, and shockingly survived. Meehan caused a stir by announcing the return to duty
of Zahed, his National sergeant-at-arms for the Comanchero MC, in photos posted on Instagram
The photos showed Zahed hanging with pals at a wedding reception. Meehan has his arms spread around
him and tagged the photo "Welcome back Tarek," dubbing him "Hard2Kill. A second photo shows
Meehan kissing Zahed on the cheek. A third shows Zahed returning the kiss. They clearly wanted
everyone to know they are still buddies. Not everyone feels the same way about them. Allan
Meehan is now 35 years old and a married father. He grew up poor and as a teenager joined the Rebels
Motorcycle Club, which is the largest outlaw club in Australia, by full-patch count. He rose through
the ranks and became a chapter president in the Rebels before jumping to the Comanchero brand
around 2014. His easy manner and natural leadership saw him continue his rise to prominence in his
new colors. He was named a chapter president in 2021 and last June, after national president Mick
Murray faced a murder charge, Meehan was picked to fill his shoes. Soon after police served
him notice they were applying for a Serious Crime Prevention Order against him in court
Here you see that notification process: two New South Wales police officers hand delivering it
to him at his home one morning. Am I the only one who thought Meehan was going to light the court
order on fire instead of just lighting a smoke? Now that would have been an Instagramable moment
The court order didn't take effect until months later, and in the interim, he seemed to enjoy the
swagger that comes with leading one of the most feared clubs in the country. After the SCPO, however
Meehan shut down his lively Instagram account — robbing followers like me of memes like this
After his arrest and enforced return to Sydney, Meehan had a court appearance, during which he was
refused release on bail. He now remains behind bars until he can convince a judge his incarceration is
unfair or unnecessary. His legal battle comes as politicians and police in Australia continue to
wage an extraordinary battle against outlaw bikie clubs. With some of the most strident laws in the
Western world already at their disposal, police in New South Wales warned they weren't backing away
from the powerful court restrictions. In fact, a police spokesman said they're considering
ratcheting up the pressure by seeking Serious Crime Prevention Orders, like they placed on Meehan,
against national presidents of all of the outlaw motorcycle clubs present in the state. "One of those
areas that we're closely looking at is national presidents, or heads of outlaw motorcycle groups
living in New South Wales, to determine if those individuals require a Serious Crime Prevention
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