Members of the outlaw motorcycle gang are marking the grand opening party of a new Hells Angels chapter
Law enforcement agencies from across Alberta and Canada are joining Lethbridge police to prepare for the arrival of many Hells Angels members and supporters in the southern Alberta city this weekend.
Members of the outlaw motorcycle gang are coming to Lethbridge for the grand opening party of a new Hells Angels chapter and are expected to ride during various events over the weekend, Lethbridge police said Wednesday. Police anticipate a “large number” of Hells Angels and supporters will arrive Friday, and are making the public aware of what will be a significant increase in motorcycle traffic.
“Their presence is expected to be highly visible and police will assess any potential threat to public safety on a case-by-case basis,” said Lethbridge police in a news release.
Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, Taber and Camrose police officers, as well as officers from the RCMP, the ALERT integrated gang enforcement team and other Canadian police agencies, will join Lethbridge police as they co-ordinate a response to the Hells Angels presence in the southern Alberta city. Police say they will be “visible throughout the city to monitor outlaw motorcycle gang members and their activities.”
“It has been well-documented that many outlaw motorcycle gang members, their friends and associates are involved in criminal activity,” said acting Insp. Pete Christos of the Lethbridge Police Service.
“We will be working with our policing partners to monitor their presence, deter illegal activity and maintain public safety through an overt police presence.”