Bikie gangs’ secret code of conduct is revealed

An ex-president of the Rebels bikie gang has revealed the secret code of conduct that must be followed by all members. 

Rebel MC ex-president Alex Vella, who is in exile in Malta, has revealed everything from the club’s symbols to the strict code of silence when dealing with police. 

He used the club’s private Facebook group Rebels MC Australia to share the code of conduct for all current and future bikie members and supporters.

The first rule for supporters is to never post or possess images of the club’s ‘death head’ and flag, based upon the soldiers and symbols of the Confederate army. 

From never sharing images of the ‘death head’ and following a code of silence when faced with police, Rebels MC’s ex president Alex Vella has revealed the top secret code

Members are also banned from using the words ‘RFFR”, ‘Rebels MC’ or ‘RMC’ without permission. In a bid to protect each bikie’s privacy, members must never post or share pictures of Rebels – especially their private photos. 

Aside from the specific Rebels rules, members are also subject to the broader guidelines which all bikies must adhere to.

Earlier this year, a 400 page dossier – tendered in court after a turf war between the Finks and the Nomads – gave an insight to those rules.

The dossier, made by ex detectives of Strike Force Raptor, revealed the inner workings and strict codes of conduct for members of the underworld, the Telegraph reports.

Code of conduct for bikies and supporters of Rebels MC

Alex Vella (pictured) took to club’s secret Facebook group Rebels MC Australia to share the code of conduct for all current and future bikie members and supporters

1.  Never post or possess images of the death head and flag
2.  Never use the words ‘RFFR’, ‘Rebels MC’ or ‘RMC’ in any form including text or on pictures
3. Never post or share pictures of Rebels or their private photos without their permission
4. Never use any term related to the Rebels MC that would cause a person to think you’re trying to pose as a member 
5. Bikie members must follow a code of silence – especially when faced with law enforcement 
6. Strict rules on tattoos depends on the club. If one is a full patched member, breaking a rule could lead to harsh punishments like burning off their tattoo 

One of the most fundamental rules for all bikie gangs is to follow a strict ‘code of silence.’

This means they can never give information to police under any circumstance and is why so many turf wars, murders and crimes have not been solved.

Strict rules on tattoos depends on the specific club.

For members of the Finks, those who have been part of the pack for more than ten years can get a full-back tattoo of the Finks colours, according to the police dossier. 

Bikie patches are also worn by members of each specific club. Full members have a three-piece patch consisting of the club logo as well as top and bottom rockers.

‘The patch carried an implied message of power … (it) also implies a threat of violence,’ according to the dossier. 

Strict rules on tattoos (pictured) depends on the specific club. Yet breaking a rule as a full patched member for any gang could lead to harsh punishments like burning tattoos straight of the skin

‘There is a cost to leaving the gang that can range from surrendering your bike, paying $10,000, handing in your colours and even to the point of getting your tattoos removed,’ a policeman said

Yet breaking a rule as a full patched member could lead to harsh punishments.

He could face a string of ruthless attacks from the rest of the gang from burning tattoos straight of the skin, to violent attacks and even death.

‘[To not follow these rules] is considered a sign of disrespect by the Rebels MC and you will find yourself not welcome as it would appear you’re trying to pose as a member,’ Vella said on Facebook.  

‘There is a cost to leaving the gang that can range from surrendering your bike, paying $10,000, handing in your colours and even to the point of getting your tattoos removed,’ a policeman told the Telegraph. 

‘[To not follow these rules] is considered a sign of disrespect by the Rebels MC and you will find yourself not welcome as it would appear you’re trying to pose as a member,’ Alex Vella (pictured) said on Facebook

Last year an ex Finks bikie was brutally assaulted by fellow gang members in a Sydney hotel for more than 12 hours.

The Finks bikie was savagely beaten, stabbed, sexually assaulted and even burnt – in an attempt to remove his tattoo.    

In 1999, Comanchero Peter Ledger was kidnapped and beaten to death after reportedly breaking his club’s rules.  

Failure to follow the code could lead to a string of ruthless attacks from burning tattoos straight of the skin, to violent attacks and even death