Police have arrested five people alleged to be members and associates of the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang as part of an investigation into an alleged blackmail.
Searches were carried out at five addresses, including one in Hoppers Crossing, early this morning (October 4).
A 55-year-old Hoppers Crossing woman was released pending further inquiries.
A 53-year-old Rowville man, a 41-year-old Narre Warren man and a 35-year-old Cranbourne East man were charged with blackmail.
The Rowville and Cranbourne East men were also charged with other offences.
A 53-year-old Norlane man was charged with possessing amphetamine.
All four men were bailed and will appear at court at a later date.
