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Evidence against an alleged Lismore Lone Wolf bikie associate for allegedly importing a a cache of 74 prohibited weapons including pistols, star-knives, batons,and a taser is still being compiled by detectives.

Jason William Haselden did not appear on video-link from Kempsey jail, but was represented by solicitor Vince Boss.

The South Lismore resident faces 74 charges after the February 21 raids, on 10 properties by operation Strike Force Areas.

Officers from the Australian Federal Police, the State Crime Command Gang Squad, and Richmond Local Area Command Detectives, targeted the importation of prohibited weapons as part of a crackdown on Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.

During the raids, Mr Haselden was arrested and taken to Lismore police station, where he was charged with 74 offences, and refused bail the following day.

Since the 44 year-old’s arrest, the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions

has informed police prosecutors they may take carriage of the charges.

Mr Haselden is charged with 47 counts of possessing or using a prohibited weapon without a permit, 23 counts of intentionally importing prohibited tier 2 goods without approval, three counts of possessing a prohibited pistol and one count of possessing an unauthorised prohibited firearm.

The charges covered the alleged importation of prohibited weapons between August 24 last year, when it is alleged Mr Haselden imported a imitation gun with silencer and accessories.

Prohibited weapons seized in the February raids included more than 28 star knives, multiple replica pistols, a replica military rifle, extendable batons, throwing stars, nunchukas, knuckle dusters, a blow pipe with 10 darts, hand claws, hand cuffs, a taser and sling shots.

On Tuesday, Lismore Local Court heard evidence was still being prepared against Mr Haselden.

Magistrate Jeff Linden reminded prosecutor Sergeant Gradisnik the brief of evidence against Mr Haselden was due to be served by April 4.

Mr Boss did not apply for bail on behalf of his client.

Mr Linden adjourned Mr Haselden’s matters until a date in April, for a reply to the brief of evidence.



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