20 February 2020

Comanchero charged with arson and burglary

| Dominic Giannini
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A member of the Comanchero motorcycle gang has been charged with arson over a Kambah house fire last November. Photo: File.

A Canberra Comanchero member has been charged with arson and aggravated burglary in relation to a Kambah house fire on 21 November 2019.

ACT Policing’s Taskforce Nemesis, which targets outlaw motorcycle gangs, arrested a 31-year-old man after executing a search warrant on a Kaleen house at 2:30 am this morning (Wednesday, 19 February).

The man has also been charged with participating in a criminal group and committing an act endangering life.

The man will appear in the ACT Magistrates Court today where bail will be opposed.

Anyone who may have information about the Kambah incident (ref: 6463457) or other criminal gang activity in the ACT can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Information can be provided anonymously.

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