Jamie Ginn funeral: Rebels bikies in massive show of force as president is laid to rest in Perth
A newly minted motorcycle boss who suddenly dropped dead at a police station has said goodbye at his funeral in a great show of force.
A column of Rebel bikers was spotted escorting the coffin of their fallen president Jamie Ginn through the streets of Perth on Friday.
Ginn, 50, died in a Perth watchhouse on October 10 after being arrested for drug and firearms-related offences.
He reportedly suffered a seizure and despite the desperate efforts of first responders, Ginn could not be saved.
As many as 100 mourners descended on Pinneroo Valley Memorial Park to say their final goodbyes to the father of two.
Western Australia’s heavily armed crime gang warned funeral goers in advance that they had to adhere to a strict set of rules.
Jamie Ginn, 50, died at Perth Watch House on October 10 after being arrested for drug and firearms-related offenses
A column of rebel bikers was seen escorting the coffin of their fallen president Jamie Ginn to his funeral after the father-of-two suddenly dropped dead at a police station
Several members of the rebels were seen on Harley-Davidson motorcycles escorting the hearse with Ginn’s body inside to the memorial.
Under laws introduced in 2021, rebel members were not allowed to display gang colors or insignia during the ride.
Instead, the riders were seen wearing head-to-toe black outfits as they rode along the Mitchell Freeway.
The rebels were also told to leave within 30 minutes of the end of the ceremony, and only eight motorcycles were allowed to accompany the hearse.
Other mourners had to travel in cars and those on bicycles were not allowed to travel in groups.
Members of the WA Police Gang were also keeping a close eye on the funeral procession and had gathered at the pub where loved ones met for the first time.
They also manned the roads and set up a random breath testing site as they followed the bikers on their 25-minute ride.
Mourners outside the cemetery were seen with six-packs and eskies, the Western Australian reported.
Meanwhile, about twenty police officers waited outside the cemetery, keeping watch from a distance.
The rebels remembered Ginn as a ‘true soldier’ and ‘a proud rebel’
The rebels were also told to leave within 30 minutes of the end of the ceremony, and only eight motorcycles were allowed to accompany the hearse to the funeral.
“You have made us better men by leading us,” the group said.
“You are in the Forever chapter now brother, we will miss you and drive hard.
‘Deep condolences to the family of our loved one.
‘Rebels forever. Forever rebels.’
Clearly there were no problems at Ginn’s funeral.
At the time of his death, Ginn had an open case at the Perth Magistrate’s Court relating to the gang tattoos, which was due to be heard in November.
A WA Police spokesperson said: “He (Ginn) was booked into the Perth Watch House and subsequently charged with a number of drug and firearms offences.”
‘At around 7pm, officers observed the man in his cell experiencing a medical episode.
“Immediate medical assistance was provided until the arrival of St. John WA, but the man could not be revived.
‘The death is not being treated as suspicious and as per standard protocol officers from the Major Crime Branch will prepare a report for the Coroner.’
At the time of his death, Ginn had an open case at the Perth Magistrate’s Court relating to the gang tattoos, which will be heard in November.