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A senior Bandidos bikie was shot as the outlaw motorcycle gang gathered in Ballarat for their national run over the weekend.
The anti-bikie Echo taskforce is investigating after the 29-year-old took himself to hospital with a gunshot wound around 1.20am Sunday.
The Bandidos on a previous run.
The Sebastopol man sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said they believed the shooting happened near the Bandidos clubhouse where gang members had gathered as part of their club event.
Echo and VIPER taskforce officers, along with local police, had been monitoring the gathering.
Police warned the gang they would be watching them.
Western Region superintendent Frank Sells had earlier warned the gang of a heavy police presence.
“We will be monitoring all activity and will be ready to take swift action to prevent, detect and disrupt any potential unlawful activity. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
“The local community can be assured that Victoria Police has made wide scale preparations and is ready to appropriately monitor and respond to OMCG activities for this national run.”
Police said they were still working to establish the circumstances of the shooting and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Anyone who with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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