Michael Paul Uzzell, an ex-member of the Gypsy Jokers, with the firearm prohibition order due to his extensive history of violence, drug offending

South Australian police will now have the right to stop and search a former member of a bikie gang at any time, after issuing the first firearm prohibition order (FPO), under laws introduced late last year.Members of the Crime Gangs Taskforce yesterday served Michael Paul Uzzell, an ex-member of the Gypsy Jokers, with the order due to his "extensive history of violence, drug offending and unlawful possession of firearms", a spokesman for the state government said."These new laws are a world-first and have been designed to target unlawful use of firearms to commit violent and criminal acts," minister for police, Michael Wright said in a statement released today."The order will mean that Mr Uzzell can be searched by officers on sight, at his home or business premises and any vehicle he may be driving to ensure he is complying with the terms of the order."Those found guilty of any breach will face a maximum prison sentence of 15 years," Mr Wright said.
People who are issued an FPO will be named through an online registry that can be accessed by firearms clubs, commercial ranges, firearms dealers and the general public.In a bid to crack down on bikie-related offending across the state, a South Australian police application to declare membership or association with the Finks gang illegal, under the new Serious and Organised Crime Control Act, is also currently before the attorney-general.