Police release body-worn footage of fugitive bikie's dramatic arrest

Northern Territory Police have charged bikie Brandt Graham, 44, with escaping lawful custody and drug and weapon possession after his arrest in Palmerston yesterday. Another 26-year-old man has also been charged with aiding and abetting the patched member of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang during his five days on the run. What's next? Mr Graham is expected to face the Darwin Local Court again this week. Police have released body-worn camera footage of the dramatic arrest of fugitive bikie Brandt Graham after the 44-year-old jumped the dock at the Darwin Local Court last week, sparking a five-day, city-wide manhunt. Court documents previously obtained by the ABC reveal Mr Graham is a patched member of the outlaw motorcycle gang, the Mongols. The body-worn footage shows Mr Graham making another dash for freedom after police pulled over a hatchback he was travelling in in the Palmerston suburb of Durack, outside of Darwin. Police patrol dog Cheeko can then be seen tracking a shirtless Mr Graham through the bush with his handler, before the man is taken down and arrested with the help of Strike Force Trident officers. "At the time of his arrest, police allege [Mr Graham] was in possession of a trafficable quantity of methamphetamine, a butterfly knife and cash," the spokesperson said. The Mongol member was already facing drug and firearms charges following a previous arrest as part of an investigation into "alleged large-scale drug supply". "He was arrested at the scene and charged as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged supply of commercial quantities of methamphetamine in Darwin and commercial quantities of cannabis in East Arnhem Land on behalf of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang," the spokesperson said. "Police allege the offending occurred following his release from prison in September 2025." Police said Mr Graham's escape from custody last week had triggered "a multi-unit manhunt" involving the Fugitive Taskforce, the Gang Taskforce, Strike Force Trident and the Dog Operations Unit. "Over the following days, police conducted inquiries, searched multiple locations and targeted known associates believed to be assisting the fugitive," the spokesperson said. "Those efforts resulted in seven arrests, including a 26-year-old man who has since been charged with aiding and abetting." In a statement, Detective Sergeant Kenneth Bradshaw said Mr Graham's arrest was the result of "a significant effort" by officers working "around the clock". "He was actively avoiding police and receiving assistance while on the run, but our members remained relentless in their pursuit," he said.