Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang member Dayne Brajkovich marked his 46th birthday not with celebration, but with a morning appearance in Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, facing serious allegations.
Courtroom Birthday for Notorious Bikie
The 46-year-old enforcer was formally charged with carrying or possessing a prohibited weapon, unlawfully possessing a controlled or prescription drug, and possessing a prescribed drug. According to official court documents, these alleged offences occurred in the Burswood area during September.
Brajkovich was not required to enter pleas during this initial hearing. The magistrate decided to adjourn the matter until November 17, a date that coincides with another scheduled court appearance for the bikie.
Nazi Symbol Allegation and Gang Affiliations
His next court date also relates to a separate charge concerning the alleged public display of a Nazi symbol. This accusation stems from a swastika tattoo on his chin, which was reportedly visible following a court appearance on October 22. In an attempt to avoid further legal trouble, Brajkovich is understood to have since altered the controversial tattoo.
Outside the courtroom, the atmosphere was tense. When questioned about Police Commissioner Col Blanch's recent comments describing bikies as "grown men playing dress ups", Brajkovich remained silent. However, he and an accompanying Mongol bikie, Kevin Palavi-Fiu, exchanged smiles. Commissioner Blanch's remarks were directed at a T-shirt Brajkovich wore to a previous hearing, which publicly confirmed his defection to the Mongol outlaw motorcycle gang.
Fashion as a Statement and a Violent Past
Brajkovich's court attire continues to send messages. His T-shirt from a prior appearance was emblazoned with "EA5TND", believed to reference a Perth chapter of the Mongols, and featured a quote from Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor: "We're not here to take part, we're here to take over."
On this Tuesday, he adopted a different tactic, wearing a black and white NFL top and a Raiders hat. This clothing choice is widely seen as an effort by the Mongols to circumvent Western Australia's stringent insignia laws, which ban the display of gang colours and logos.
The court appearance brings Brajkovich back into the public eye after a period of relative quiet following a brutal attack in December 2023. His throat was slashed while he attended a music concert in Kings Park. Police suspect the near-fatal assault was an act of retribution by members of the Hells Angels, following months of taunting from Brajkovich directed at his former gang associates.
