Four bikies, thought to be from the new gang Soldiers of Islam, have been arrested after a wild brawl at the Mermaid Tavern this afternoon. Police confirmed four men are in custody after they were called to the tavern following reports three men were assaulting each other.
Soldiers of Islam, also known as Sons of Islam, is thought to be an offshoot of outlaw bikie gang the Bandidos, which has a clubhouse at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast. Sources report the gang, comprising young Muslim men who sport "SOI'' tattoos, has sprung up on the Glitter Strip in recent years.
While still small in membership, the gang is coming under increasing attention from police looking into bikie links to crimes involving drugs, guns and violence. |