How to win war with bikie gangs GARY Johns's own lack of intelligence regarding the threat posed by criminal motorcycle gangs (The Australian, December 17) borders on the astonishing. Their propensity for violence, intimidation and illegality are well-documented around the world. The Crime and Misconduct Commission, Queensland's top crime-fighting body, has described criminal motorcycle gangs as "high-threat criminal networks" that have increased their involvement in organised crime.