.h*/!NaYsCspT Specialist police are combing waterways in Melbournes north-west for the remains of a missing South Australian man they fear was murdered inside a Hells Angels clubhouse. WANTED IN FIVE STATES, MONSTER KILLS HIS WIFE AND THREE CHILDREN, ONE SON ESCAPES, SORROW FOR MOTHER 33 FOUND DEAD IN MANGROVES. Six men charged after $1.5m worth of cannabis and cash seized from alleged SA Rebels MC safe house, Mackie brothers Tom and Perry launch court action to fight deportation order, Rock Machine president Alexander Michael Ilich jailed for 12 years over drug and firearms offences, Descendants bikie brothers Tom and Perry Mackie will be deported back to New Zealand, Descendants bikie Mark Barford granted home detention bail on gun and drug charges after more than a year behind bars, Hells Angels bikies banned from their Ponde stronghold as its declared a prescribed premises under law, Former Mongols bikie Tyson Ward slams backstabbing and betrayal in club, Nomads bikie arrested for drug trafficking, Alleged Descendants bikie Mark Barford denied bail, Dale Paul Willingham, alleged Hells Angels bikie, applies for bail over drug charges, DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement and delivering it to our Designated Copyright Agent. Were working to restore it. They would also like to hear from anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Jacksons Creek area around the time Mr Giakoumis went missing, Superintendent OHalloran said. 0000007164 00000 n
Investigators believe it is likely some kind of dispute took place which may be connected to other members or associates of the Hells Angels OMCG. 
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Detectives are particularly keen to speak to anyone who has information about what happened at the clubhouse or any other location in the early hours of June 10. 0000266632 00000 n
On 9th February 2010, Vahe Hacopian hired a white holden commodore from the Adelaide airport.The following day, just before 5 am, he drove the Holden to Walkley Heights and picked up Barzan Parlarni. They arrested and charged a man with firearms, explosives and drug offences after finding firearms, 17 cannabis plants and explosives at the house. Vahes door was blown off, and his body was blown into the street, landing six meters from the car. We believe were on the right path. If they were his real mates, they would want him found and closure for his family They call each other bros but if you leave one behind, thats not cool. The Hells Angels rural stronghold 100km from Adelaide has been declared a prescribed place, restricting the entry of bikies to their home away from home. "Someone out there know what happened to Kerry and why - and we are hopeful they are ready to talk to us," Detective Inspector Andrew Stamper said. Mr Giakoumis had told family that he was going to Victoria to work as a concreter. Tyson Ward, a heavily tattooed six-foot-11 former Finks enforcer turned south Adelaide Mongols chapter president, fears his name will never be separated from his criminal [] Read More. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain expressed permission from the copyright owner. Quite a few Angels believed it was Vince Focorelli and the New Boys who were firing at their houses indiscriminately. Victoria Police continue to treat Mr. Giakoumis disappearance as suspicious and out of character, with intensive investigations indicating he may have been lured to Melbourne. 0000006248 00000 n
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Watch the final season of Better Call Saul now on Stan. "Investigators are particularly keen to hear from anyone who can provide information about his movements during his time in Melbourne, particularly on and after 10 June, 2020,". Your email address will not be published. Investigators said Mr Giakoumis had travelled to Melbourne from Adelaide five days before with two outlaw motorcycle gang associates to work as a concreter. 0000004665 00000 n
Adelaide Descendants MC leaders Tom and Perry Mackie are fighting moves to deport them from Australia. Announcing the formation of a specialist taskforce on Thursday, Superintendent OHalloran said they believed Mr Giakoumis remains had been dumped in or around Jacksons Creek at Diggers Rest. The last sighting of Mr Giakoumis was at the Hells Angels clubhouse in Thomastown in the early hours of June 10. A former gang associate and close friend of Mr Giakoumis urges Adelaide Hells Angels members to assist police. Victorian detectives are appealing for anyone who may aid their investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. It is understood that there are mixed feelings about the disappearance and the issue has caused conflict among high-ranking officials of the club in both states, Victorian homicide squad Detective Inspector Andrew Stamper said. We respect every Motorcycle Club that adheres to proper MC protocol. Police have released several images of the missing man at a South Australian convenience store on the day he left the state and in a taxi in Melbourne a day later. 0000280180 00000 n
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There are likely to be people out there who dont agree with what has happened to Kerry, and that it went too far, Superintendent OHalloran said. 0000000016 00000 n
Our first person of interest in this story is Vahe Hacopian.Born in 1979, Vahe was several times a convicted drug dealer.Believe it or not, Vahe twice got busted trying to mail drugs thru Australia post.The first time in 2001 when he attempted to send 3kg of Marijuana, via Australia post.He then tried to post them to a Sydney address through the Greenwith post office in the highland village shopping centre, Golden Grove.The drugs were intercepted, Vahe was arrested, and Police also raided his home, finding another eight kilograms of cannabis and two unlicensed firearms. The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the days most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. 0000001667 00000 n
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His disappearance is considered to be out of character and detectives believe it is almost certain Mr Giakoumis has met with foul play.
xb``e``b```Sf@ QbHP u C0:Y&^LS'v*s 1z\~3;(0hH0| Dn7#^X,,3n It is believed that at 5:20 am, Vahe had undone his seat belt and turned to get out of the vehicle when the bomb went off, instantly killing both men. Mark Barford, 57, is charged with possessing a loaded handgun which wasdisguised as a Christmas presentand placed under the tree in his house in December [] Read More. Were confident hes been murdered: Police search creek for missing SA man, but the 29-year-old never boarded the flight. This time, because it was his second similar charge, Vahe ended up with being sentenced to four years and seven months, with a non-parole period of three years.The second person of interest in this story is, Barzan Palani, of Walkley Heights.This known associate of the Hells Angels was due to face some pretty heavy drug charges in April of 2010.He was summonsed to face trial in the District Court, Charged with possession of methamphetamines.He also faced charges, in the Adelaide Magistrates Court, of taking part in the manufacturing of a commercial quantity of a controlled drug.These charges were laid in May of 2009, following the discovery of a Mawson Lakes amphetamines laboratory. 0000250355 00000 n 0
0000263028 00000 n In June last year, detectives from the Homicide Squad and Echo Taskforce executed warrants at a number of properties including the Hells Angels clubhouse. Hells Angels members and other associates were believed to be there at the time. 240 0 obj <> endobj Local software creator develops new app for horse management, Olympic Dam, backed by Upper Spencer Gulf workers, performs strongly, Sharkie calls to suspend travel to protect region from Foot and Mouth Disease, MFS warn of clothes dryer fires during cold snap, Council seek community response on changes to transfer stations, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. Whilst in Melbourne, police said Mr Giakoumis regularly spoke with his family in South Australia and his mother had booked a flight for June 10, 2020, for him to return home on, but the 29-year-old never boarded the flight and contact with his family ceased. Police chasing Melbourne anti-lockdown protesters. Were confident hes been murdered, he said. This website may contain copyrighted material, the use of which may not have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Investigation into Hells Angel associate Kerry Giakoumis disappearance continues, Giakoumis traveled to Victoria from Adelaide with what police believe to be two other Hells Angels associates, EU health body warns against visiting Greek islands over COVID-19, Isolation and community spirit: South-west Sydneys Greek residents reflect on lockdown, We are on your side: Greek PM promises relief measures for people affected by wildfires, Greek Australians named among 30 most powerful people in NSW horse racing, Greek Australian students recognised in the Premiers VCE Awards, South Australians dressed as Evzones hit the road to raise funds for kids in need, George Georgiadis: Meet the co-founder of one of SAs award-winning gin distilleries, Giannis Antetokounmpo to play for Greece in EuroBasket 2022. Please try again later. Police have released a new image of a man police believe travelled to Melbourne with Mr Giakoumis and was seen with him on the night he vanished. Superintendent OHalloran said detectives believe it was likely some kind of dispute took place on the night the 29-year-old was last seen and that may be connected to other members or associates of the Hells Angels. 0000028238 00000 n 0000256699 00000 n Sign up here. The men had their homemade bomb sitting on the centre console of the Holden.They drove the car to Truscott Road at suburban Enfield and parked out the front of an unoccupied house. 0000257448 00000 n An alleged bikie who disguised a loaded handgun as a Christmas present was making a call for help after he thought his son died in [] Read More, Part of a case against an alleged Hells Angel bikie may be dropped after it was revealed the methamphetamine discovered by police could instead be [] Read More. 2022 by The Greek Herald | All rights reserved. They had parked just around the corner and less than 50 meters from Vince Focorellis house in Newton Terrace.
Mr Giakoumis never boarded the flight and on the first anniversary of his disappearance homicide investigators have launched a fresh appeal for information to find him. 0000292283 00000 n 0000001790 00000 n 0000008958 00000 n 0000009832 00000 n Homicide investigators searched a number of properties in June last year, including the Lipton Drive clubhouse in Thomastown, while following several lines of inquiry but have so far been unable to find trace of Mr Giakoumis or charge anyone in connection with his disappearance. The 29-year-old had travelled to Melbourne on June 5 with two associates who Victoria Police believe are members of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. 0000280078 00000 n To improve your experience. HELLS ANGELS EXPLODE in carWe will come back to these two gentlemen, in a minute or two. Your web browser is no longer supported. 0000002913 00000 n 0000003446 00000 n The 29-year-old was with two men police believe are members of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. WF#c |h".4' $`Vj`hV% w zx>c W^JI'/ Xh%oS-6-G=@!6I5+1#VA.D*$k]/rGwJP_Z\ettOE{A&zXA Detective Superintendent Paul OHalloran said investigators believe the 29-year-old was not a patched member of the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang but knew members in South Australia. Victoria records six new local cases of COVID-19, investigations into mystery infection continue. Police are continuing their search for a man last seen in the company of two bikie gang members last year. Several close by houses had their windows blown in.The Police immediately swung into action, calling out the bomb squad, who used robots to scour the area in case there was another bomb either in the car or amongst the debris.
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Detectives are particularly keen to speak to anyone who has information about what happened at the clubhouse or any other location in the early hours of June 10. 0000266632 00000 n
On 9th February 2010, Vahe Hacopian hired a white holden commodore from the Adelaide airport.The following day, just before 5 am, he drove the Holden to Walkley Heights and picked up Barzan Parlarni. They arrested and charged a man with firearms, explosives and drug offences after finding firearms, 17 cannabis plants and explosives at the house. Vahes door was blown off, and his body was blown into the street, landing six meters from the car. We believe were on the right path. If they were his real mates, they would want him found and closure for his family They call each other bros but if you leave one behind, thats not cool. The Hells Angels rural stronghold 100km from Adelaide has been declared a prescribed place, restricting the entry of bikies to their home away from home. "Someone out there know what happened to Kerry and why - and we are hopeful they are ready to talk to us," Detective Inspector Andrew Stamper said. Mr Giakoumis had told family that he was going to Victoria to work as a concreter. Tyson Ward, a heavily tattooed six-foot-11 former Finks enforcer turned south Adelaide Mongols chapter president, fears his name will never be separated from his criminal [] Read More. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this site for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain expressed permission from the copyright owner. Quite a few Angels believed it was Vince Focorelli and the New Boys who were firing at their houses indiscriminately. Victoria Police continue to treat Mr. Giakoumis disappearance as suspicious and out of character, with intensive investigations indicating he may have been lured to Melbourne. 0000006248 00000 n
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Watch the final season of Better Call Saul now on Stan. "Investigators are particularly keen to hear from anyone who can provide information about his movements during his time in Melbourne, particularly on and after 10 June, 2020,". Your email address will not be published. Investigators said Mr Giakoumis had travelled to Melbourne from Adelaide five days before with two outlaw motorcycle gang associates to work as a concreter. 0000004665 00000 n
Adelaide Descendants MC leaders Tom and Perry Mackie are fighting moves to deport them from Australia. Announcing the formation of a specialist taskforce on Thursday, Superintendent OHalloran said they believed Mr Giakoumis remains had been dumped in or around Jacksons Creek at Diggers Rest. The last sighting of Mr Giakoumis was at the Hells Angels clubhouse in Thomastown in the early hours of June 10. A former gang associate and close friend of Mr Giakoumis urges Adelaide Hells Angels members to assist police. Victorian detectives are appealing for anyone who may aid their investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. It is understood that there are mixed feelings about the disappearance and the issue has caused conflict among high-ranking officials of the club in both states, Victorian homicide squad Detective Inspector Andrew Stamper said. We respect every Motorcycle Club that adheres to proper MC protocol. Police have released several images of the missing man at a South Australian convenience store on the day he left the state and in a taxi in Melbourne a day later. 0000280180 00000 n
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There are likely to be people out there who dont agree with what has happened to Kerry, and that it went too far, Superintendent OHalloran said. 0000000016 00000 n
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His disappearance is considered to be out of character and detectives believe it is almost certain Mr Giakoumis has met with foul play. xb``e``b```Sf@ QbHP u C0:Y&^LS'v*s 1z\~3;(0hH0| Dn7#^X,,3n It is believed that at 5:20 am, Vahe had undone his seat belt and turned to get out of the vehicle when the bomb went off, instantly killing both men. Mark Barford, 57, is charged with possessing a loaded handgun which wasdisguised as a Christmas presentand placed under the tree in his house in December [] Read More. Were confident hes been murdered: Police search creek for missing SA man, but the 29-year-old never boarded the flight. This time, because it was his second similar charge, Vahe ended up with being sentenced to four years and seven months, with a non-parole period of three years.The second person of interest in this story is, Barzan Palani, of Walkley Heights.This known associate of the Hells Angels was due to face some pretty heavy drug charges in April of 2010.He was summonsed to face trial in the District Court, Charged with possession of methamphetamines.He also faced charges, in the Adelaide Magistrates Court, of taking part in the manufacturing of a commercial quantity of a controlled drug.These charges were laid in May of 2009, following the discovery of a Mawson Lakes amphetamines laboratory. 0000250355 00000 n 0
0000263028 00000 n In June last year, detectives from the Homicide Squad and Echo Taskforce executed warrants at a number of properties including the Hells Angels clubhouse. Hells Angels members and other associates were believed to be there at the time. 240 0 obj <> endobj Local software creator develops new app for horse management, Olympic Dam, backed by Upper Spencer Gulf workers, performs strongly, Sharkie calls to suspend travel to protect region from Foot and Mouth Disease, MFS warn of clothes dryer fires during cold snap, Council seek community response on changes to transfer stations, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. Whilst in Melbourne, police said Mr Giakoumis regularly spoke with his family in South Australia and his mother had booked a flight for June 10, 2020, for him to return home on, but the 29-year-old never boarded the flight and contact with his family ceased. Police chasing Melbourne anti-lockdown protesters. Were confident hes been murdered, he said. This website may contain copyrighted material, the use of which may not have been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Investigation into Hells Angel associate Kerry Giakoumis disappearance continues, Giakoumis traveled to Victoria from Adelaide with what police believe to be two other Hells Angels associates, EU health body warns against visiting Greek islands over COVID-19, Isolation and community spirit: South-west Sydneys Greek residents reflect on lockdown, We are on your side: Greek PM promises relief measures for people affected by wildfires, Greek Australians named among 30 most powerful people in NSW horse racing, Greek Australian students recognised in the Premiers VCE Awards, South Australians dressed as Evzones hit the road to raise funds for kids in need, George Georgiadis: Meet the co-founder of one of SAs award-winning gin distilleries, Giannis Antetokounmpo to play for Greece in EuroBasket 2022. Please try again later. Police have released a new image of a man police believe travelled to Melbourne with Mr Giakoumis and was seen with him on the night he vanished. Superintendent OHalloran said detectives believe it was likely some kind of dispute took place on the night the 29-year-old was last seen and that may be connected to other members or associates of the Hells Angels. 0000028238 00000 n 0000256699 00000 n Sign up here. The men had their homemade bomb sitting on the centre console of the Holden.They drove the car to Truscott Road at suburban Enfield and parked out the front of an unoccupied house. 0000257448 00000 n An alleged bikie who disguised a loaded handgun as a Christmas present was making a call for help after he thought his son died in [] Read More, Part of a case against an alleged Hells Angel bikie may be dropped after it was revealed the methamphetamine discovered by police could instead be [] Read More. 2022 by The Greek Herald | All rights reserved. They had parked just around the corner and less than 50 meters from Vince Focorellis house in Newton Terrace.
Mr Giakoumis never boarded the flight and on the first anniversary of his disappearance homicide investigators have launched a fresh appeal for information to find him. 0000292283 00000 n 0000001790 00000 n 0000008958 00000 n 0000009832 00000 n Homicide investigators searched a number of properties in June last year, including the Lipton Drive clubhouse in Thomastown, while following several lines of inquiry but have so far been unable to find trace of Mr Giakoumis or charge anyone in connection with his disappearance. The 29-year-old had travelled to Melbourne on June 5 with two associates who Victoria Police believe are members of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. 0000280078 00000 n To improve your experience. HELLS ANGELS EXPLODE in carWe will come back to these two gentlemen, in a minute or two. Your web browser is no longer supported. 0000002913 00000 n 0000003446 00000 n The 29-year-old was with two men police believe are members of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. WF#c |h".4' $`Vj`hV% w zx>c W^JI'/ Xh%oS-6-G=@!6I5+1#VA.D*$k]/rGwJP_Z\ettOE{A&zXA Detective Superintendent Paul OHalloran said investigators believe the 29-year-old was not a patched member of the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang but knew members in South Australia. Victoria records six new local cases of COVID-19, investigations into mystery infection continue. Police are continuing their search for a man last seen in the company of two bikie gang members last year. Several close by houses had their windows blown in.The Police immediately swung into action, calling out the bomb squad, who used robots to scour the area in case there was another bomb either in the car or amongst the debris.