The then-boss of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle club, Jamie Ginn, died from cocaine toxicity while being held at the Perth Watch House, a coronial inquest has heard.
The mandatory inquest into the 50-year-old’s sudden death in custody on October 10, 2023 commenced on Wednesday.
Perth bikie boss death is being probed at three-day inquest. Credit: Nine News Perth/Supplied
During her opening address, counsel assisting the coroner, Sue Markham, said Ginn, at the time of his death, was the serving president of the Rebels and a bricklayer by trade.
“He was a physically fit person who attended the gym regularly. He was also known to use cocaine and steroids,” she said.
“In the months before his death, those who spent time with Mr Ginn noticed that his health had declined.
“He was reported

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