Eleven men have been remanded in custody and will appear in court in Melbourne today after a series of raids targeting the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang.

Eighteen people were arrested yesterday after police raided the Finks clubhouse at Ringwood and a number of houses across the city.

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Firearms, drugs and drug-making equipment were seized.

The men face charges including conspiracy to kidnap and drugs and weapons offences.

The 11 are expected to face court on Wednesday.

Four others have been released on bail to appear at court at a later date.