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National Party leader, Don Brash, is questioning the integrity of the New Zealand Police, following their inquiry into Labour's 2005 election spending.
In a letter to Police Commissioner Howard Broad, which was issued on Wednesday; Dr Brash requested an apology from the police for their decision not to prosecute Labour for overspending during the election campaign.
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Advertiser Adelaide - Adelaide
05 October 2006
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Cop accused of being bikie spy
A SOUTH Australian police officer has been arrested for allegedly handing out confidential information to outlaw motorcycle gangs.
The woman, aged 34, who is based at a northern suburbs station, was arrested yesterday and charged with abuse of public office.
She was suspended from duty and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court this morning.
The officer was one of six people charged yesterday following a joint operation by the police Anti-Corruption Branch and Organised Crime detectives.
Confirming the arrests last night, a police spokeswoman said it was alleged the "abuse of public office offences relate to the release of confidential information".
"It is further alleged the information released was provided to people engaged in organised crime with connections to motorcycle gangs," she said.
The Advertiser understands the operation was triggered by intelligence revealing girlfriends and wives of outlaw motorcycle gang members had deliberately sought employment throughout the South Australian public sector to obtain confidential information.
This included seeking positions with police, the Motor Registration Office, the Correctional Services Department, the Courts Administration Authority and the Land Titles Office.
Police also suspect female associates of motorcycle gang members have successfully applied for jobs within utility organisations Telstra and electricity and gas providers.
Once they have been employed and obtained security clearances, the women have had access to the details of such items as drivers' licences, motor vehicle registrations, property ownership, criminal records and the location of prisoners.
Police surveillance has found that such information has been provided to motorcycle gangs, which have been able to use it for criminal purposes, such as extortion and drug dealing.
The arrests yesterday followed a concerted effort by police to clamp down on the increasing prevalence of outlaw motorcycle gangs across South Australia.
Men also arrested were:
A WESTERN suburbs masonry worker, 24, charged with aiding and abetting an abuse of public office.
A NORTHERN suburbs self-employed man, 38, charged with the same offence.
A WESTERN suburbs mechanic, 25, charged with aiding and abetting abuse of public office, theft and unlawful possession.
A WESTERN suburbs tattooist, 30, charged with firearms offences.
A SELF-EMPLOYED western suburbs man, 28, charged with cultivating cannabis.
All of the men have been bailed to appear in court.
A spokesman for Police Minister Paul Holloway said he had not been given any information about the charges.
Opposition police spokesman Rob Lucas called on the Government to reveal the extent of the corruption involving outlaw motorcycle gangs.
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