Man charged after police seize electronic stun gun from Gypsy Joker – Albury

A man will appear in court next month after police seized an electronic stun-gun from a motorcyclist in Albury overnight.

About 10.45pm (Saturday 17 January 2015), a 33-year-old motorcyclist attended a service station on Wodonga Place.

Officers attached to Albury Local Area Command approached the rider – a member of the Gypsy Jokers outlaw motorcycle gang – where it’s alleged he became aggressive toward police.

Police attempted to arrest the man; however the situation allegedly escalated and officers deployed OC spray.

During a subsequent search of the man, police located a torch that officers allege could also be used as a stun gun.

The item was confiscated and the man was taken to Albury Police Station.

He was charged with possess prohibited weapon, offensive language, resist arrest, and assault police.

The man was granted conditional bail to appear Albury Local Court on Wednesday 18 February 2015.

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