Germany News: Major Raids Carried Out Against Hells Angels

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Giant operation involving 1,200 police officers in 28 cities in North Rhine-Westphalia against the Hells Angels motorcycle gang, which is charged with a series of charges

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German police carried out raids on Hells Angels members this morning with 1,200 officers. Starting at 4:00 AM, police raided dozens of addresses in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Assets worth a total of 2.5 million euros were seized. Firearms were also found, and according to the police, there were indications of professional drug cultivation. The president of Hells Angels Leverkusen has been arrested, and that local branch of the motorcyc…

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Germany is conducting large-scale raids on members affiliated with the Hells Angels motorcycle club. 1,200 police officers have been deployed in 28 cities, seizing 2.5 million euros and detaining the chairman of the Leverkusen branch. "This is not a biker romance, this is a gang that is deeply involved in crime," warns the federal interior minister.

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With a large-scale raid, the police in western Germany proceed against the rocker group.

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1,200 police officers go against the "Hells Angels" in NRW. An offshoot is banned - but there are many more. The Interior Minister makes clear what the motorcycle clubs really are up to.

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Weapons, drug trafficking, protection money: The police in NRW took action against the rocker group Hells Angels in a large razzia. There are 44 accused.