Authorities have vowed to keep pressure on outlaw motorcycle gangs after 57 people were arrested in a series of raids around the country.

Operation Patch led to the arrest of 57 people on charges including assault and robbery, as well as for property, drug, firearm and traffic offences.

Police say they searched more than 190 vehicles, conducted more than 120 bail compliance checks and executed almost 80 property search warrants seizing cash, drugs and a vehicle during the national day of action on Sunday.

In Queensland, 11 bikie gang members, including the presidents of the Bandidos and the Rebels gangs, were arrested.

The 25-year-old Gold Coast chapter president of the Bandidos from Carindale has been accused of steroid possession and is due to face a Brisbane court on Monday.

A 54-year-old man identified as the Rebels president was charged with drug offences in Mount Isa and is due to appear in the Mount Isa Magistrates Court on Monday.

In Melbourne, police called in the army to move a prime mover from a property connected with the Hells Angels' sergeant at arms, Peter 'Skitzo' Hewat.

South Australian police searched domestic and business premises, including tattoo parlours and the Mongols clubrooms at Thebarton.

Bikies who are currently in custody were also targetted, with 34 cells being searched by Correctional Services personnel.

The crackdown came as the Queensland Government prepares to introduce tough new laws to increase the coercive powers of the Crime and Misconduct Commission's so-called star chamber.

'National approach is needed'

Queensland's Deputy Police Commissioner Brett Pointing says all state and territory police departments united in the 24-hour blitz operation.

"Criminals don't respect borders. Police are working together across Australia," he said in a statement.

"The community expects us to do everything in our power to disrupt, prevent, and where necessary, respond to illegal activity, including the illicit activities of [bikies]."

He said the concerted effort by police was critically important to ensure that criminal motorcycle gangs do not get a stronger foothold in Queensland and Australia.

Mr Ponting appealed to the public for more information to continue the crackdown, and offered cash rewards for information leading to a successful raid on drug labs, or the discovery of guns, ammunition or other weapons.

"Rewards of up to $500,000 will be offered in the event of a successful prosecution or shutdown of a criminal gang," he said.

"Your information is vital - call anonymously through Crime Stoppers to help police target any criminal behaviour in the community."

Police have promised more national days of action.

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