NEW barber shops are coming under the microscope as police hunt for links to bikie gangs and organised crime. One barber who asked to remain anonymous said bikie involvement was rampant and bringing negative heat to the industry. Acting Detective Inspector Ian Galpin, of the Major and Organised Crime Squad, said police frequently probed businesses for organised crime links. He said barber shops were often cash businesses and provided opportunities for money laundering. We are constantly monitoring the opening of barber shops to identify any links with outlaw motorcycle gang members or associates, he said. We are aware of various businesses (barber shops or otherwise) with links to outlaw motorcycle gangs. That said, their involvement can often be concealed and we welcome any information in relation to any businesses in which any outlaw motorcycle gang members have a vested interest.