B.C. gang police keep watchful eye on Hells Angels anniversary party | 24CA News
Police within the Lower Mainland are preserving a watchful eye on a neighborhood chapter of the Hells Angels because the infamous bike gang is holding its Fortieth-anniversary weekend bash in Langley.
A big celebration was seen being held on the White Rock Hells Angels Chapter with numerous legislation enforcement tents and officers arrange throughout the road.
B.C.’s main anti-gang police drive, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, which displays biker actions, has a slew of warnings about why the general public wants to provide the gang a large berth.
“(They are here) celebrating their 40th anniversary. They have Hells Angels members, outlaw motorcycle gang supporters, and some of their puppet and support clubs from around Canada here to support them,” mentioned Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton.
“The principal function for police monitoring them this weekend is to verify we will maintain the general public protected. We know they’re attractors of violence and we all know they’re typically perpetrators of violence and, in some instances, homicides.
“We want to make sure that the Hells Angels and their members are behind their closed gate and are partying safely.”
B.C. gang knowledgeable Hilary Morden, a former SFU criminology and psychology professor, advised Global News the bike membership has by no means been larger.
“This is a big one — they have a lot to celebrate. They’ve been here in B.C. for 40 years and they are stronger today than they have ever been,” she mentioned.
“They have hundreds of members across B.C. and they are wearing their colours in public, every day.”
Police are advising the general public and motorists across the Lower Mainland that members of the Hells Angels and their assist golf equipment will likely be using at numerous places all through the weekend.
They are additionally anticipated to be attending different events on the numerous Hells Angels clubhouses in Vancouver, Coquitlam and Mission.
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