Organized crime in Australia

16based here
68foreign footprints

Based in Australia 16

Foreign groups with a footprint in Australia 68

1
based in Mexico
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Australia as part of its Pacific operations.
2
based in Mexico
Reports indicate the expansion of CJNG into markets like Australia, where it traffics methamphetamine and cocaine in coordination with local criminal networks.
3
'NdranghetaPresence
based in Italy
Bosses from Australia attend meetings at the Sanctuary of Polsi, indicating a presence there.
Sources: 'Ndrangheta, 'Ndrangheta
4
based in United States
The Bandidos have chapters and members in Australia, with the first chapter formed in Sydney in 1983.
5
based in United States
The Outlaws expanded into Australia by establishing a chapter there.
6
based in United States
MS-13 operations exist in Australia according to a district attorney.
7
based in Brazil
Drug seizures increased on ships heading to Australia, indicating the PCC uses it as a transit route.
8
based in Serbia
Serbian mafiosi came to Australia in the late 70s, organized in a Yugoslav clan with headquarters in Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne.
Sources: Serbian mafia
9
based in United States
The Mongols expanded into Australia, establishing chapters and patching over the Finks, becoming one of the most powerful bike gangs in the country.
10
based in Italy
The Mancuso 'ndrina's cocaine trafficking reaches as far as Australia.
11
based in Canada
The Rock Machine has eleven chapters in Australia.
12
based in Pakistan
Lashkar-e-Taiba has active regions in Australia.
Sources: Lashkar-e-Taiba
13
based in Italy
The Barbaro 'ndrina operates in Australia, specifically in the Griffith, New South Wales area.
14
based in Italy
The Commisso 'ndrina has branches in Australia.
15
based in Albania
An Albanian crime group has established entrenched infiltration of Australian society and is a major organized crime threat.
Sources: Albanian mafia, Mafia albanesa
16
based in Canada
The Loners Motorcycle Club has chapters in Australia (Sydney and Melbourne).
Sources: Loners Motorcycle Club
17
based in Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood opened an office in Western Sydney, Australia.
Sources: Muslim Brotherhood
18
based in Russia
The Russian mafia has territory in Australia.
Sources: Russian mafia
19
based in Canada
The UN gang exports B.C. Bud marijuana to Australia.
Sources: United Nations (gang)
20
TriadsPresence
based in China
Triads have a presence in Australia through 'The Company' and are involved in drug importation and money laundering.
Sources: Triad (organised crime)
21
based in Ireland
Australian supporters sent money to the Provisionals.
22
14KPresence
based in Hong Kong
The 14K resurfaced in Sydney in Australia.
Sources: 14K (triad)
23
based in United States
The gang is active in Australia.
Sources: 18th Street gang
24
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Alvaro has branches in Australia, specifically in Adelaide, Canberra, and Sydney, where it is the most powerful cosca.
Sources: 'Ndrina Alvaro
25
based in China
The Big Circle Gang has territory in Australia.
Sources: Big Circle Gang
26
Ku Klux KlanPresence
based in United States
Peter Coleman established Klan branches in several parts of Australia, including New South Wales and Victoria.
Sources: Ku Klux Klan
27
based in Italy
Domenico Nirta is a boss based in Canberra, Australia.
Sources: 'Ndrina Strangio
28
based in Italy
The Papalia 'ndrina operates in Australia, with a branch in Griffith, New South Wales, and has been involved in murders and drug trafficking there.
29
based in Canada
The Brothers Keepers have areas of influence in Australia.
Sources: Brothers Keepers (gang)
30
based in Italy
The Sergi 'ndrina has had a significant presence in Australia since at least the 1970s.
Sources: Sergi 'ndrina, 'Ndrina Sergi
31
YakuzaPresence
based in Japan
The Yakuza have territory in Australia.
Sources: Yakuza, Yakuza
32
based in United States
The Diablos established a club in Australia.
33
based in Indonesia
A JI plot to blow up the Israeli embassy in Canberra was confessed by Jack Roche.
Sources: Jemaah Islamiyah
34
Barrio 18Presence
based in United States
Barrio 18 has established chapters in Australia.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
35
based in Italy
The Trimboli 'ndrina has a presence in Australia.
36
based in Lebanon
Lebanese organised crime was introduced in Australia and is based around extended crime families in Sydney and Melbourne.
Sources: Lebanese mafia
37
Mongrel MobPresence
based in New Zealand
The Mongrel Mob has chapters and operations in Australia, including in Perth, Melbourne, Darwin, and Gold Coast.
Sources: Mongrel Mob
38
based in Italy
The Australian version of the Siderno Group was involved in drug and arms trafficking as well as money laundering.
Sources: Siderno Group
39
based in Sweden
The Red Devils MC has a Melbourne chapter with a clubhouse in Clayton South.
40
Sun Yee OnPresence
based in Hong Kong
The Sun Yee On is thought to extend to Australia through the ethnic Chinese diaspora.
Sources: Sun Yee On
41
Wo Shing WoOperations
based in Hong Kong
WSW's drug dealing activities spread to Australia, and it is involved in heroin importation and other crimes in Melbourne.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
42
Juggalo gangsOperations
based in United States
Three youths believed to be Juggalos attempted to rob a woman in Fairfield, Australia.
Sources: Juggalo gangs
43
'Ndrina GallaceOperations
based in Italy
The Gallace clan sells drugs in Australia.
Sources: 'Ndrina Gallace
44
based in United States
The Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club has chapters and members in Australia, with a strong presence in Western Australia.
45
Sam GorPresence
based in China
Sam Gor is active or working with organized crime partners in Australia.
Sources: Sam Gor
46
based in New Zealand
The Black Power gang has a strong presence on the Gold Coast of Queensland in Australia.
47
HammerskinsPresence
based in United States
The Hammerskins have chapters in Australia.
Sources: Hammerskins
48
based in Russia
A sector opening in Sydney, Australia allegedly being run by Mikhail Klapanov.
49
Combat 18Operations
Five members of Combat 18 Australia were charged over an attack on a mosque in Perth, Western Australia.
Sources: Combat 18
50
SatudarahPresence
based in Netherlands
Satudarah established chapters in all Australian states and a club in Canberra.
Sources: Satudarah
51
based in United States
The Brother Speed chapter in Idaho sent methamphetamine sealed inside motorcycle frames to the Rebels in Sydney, Australia.
52
Flying DragonsOperations
based in United States
The Flying Dragons have been allegedly linked to criminal activities in Australia.
Sources: Flying Dragons (gang)
53
The BasePresence
based in United States
The Base is active in Australia, with recruitment attempts and members.
Sources: The Base (neo-Nazi group)
54
Bamboo UnionPresence
based in Taiwan
The Bamboo Union has territory in Australia.
Sources: Bamboo Union
55
based in Italy
The 'Ndrangheta has a camera di controllo (Crimine) in Australia, with locali in various states.
56
based in New Zealand
The Highway 61 Motorcycle Club expanded into Australia and set up a chapter in Brisbane.
57
based in Italy
The Fazzari 'ndrina has ramifications in Australia.
Sources: 'Ndrina Fazzari
58
HongmenPresence
based in China
Branches of the Hongmen were formed by members of the Chinese diaspora in Australia.
Sources: Hongmen
59
based in Pakistan
The Pakistani mafia has territory in Australia.
60
Wah KeePresence
based in Malaysia
Wah Kee has some branches in Australia.
Sources: Wah Kee
61
Night WolvesPresence
based in Russia
The Night Wolves have chapters in Australia.
Sources: Night Wolves
62
based in Italy
The organization has members in Australia.
Sources: 'Ndrina Petullà
63
based in United States
The club has chapters in Australia.
64
VolksfrontPresence
based in United States
Volksfront had members dispersed in Australia.
Sources: Volksfront
65
based in Canada
The organization has areas of influence in Australia.
66
Raskol gangs serve as middlemen in the marijuana trade between Papua New Guinea and Australia.
Sources: Raskol gangs
67
based in United States
The Free Souls Motorcycle Club has a chapter in Australia.
68
based in Ireland
The gang was operating on the Australian eastern seaboard.
Sources: Rathkeale Rovers