Manitoba becomes first place in North America to deem the Hells Angels as a criminal organization
The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has been officially deemed a criminal organization by Manitoba Justice
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Manitoba becomes first place in North America to deem the Hells Angels as a criminal organization
August 3, 2026
WINNIPEG — The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club has been officially deemed a criminal organization by Manitoba Justice.
The change does not affect Criminal Code cases, but makes it much
easier for the province to seize property from gang members and evict
them from houses.
Until now, Crown prosecutors had to prove the gang was a criminal organization during each court case.
Swan first announced the plan to designate the Hells Angels as a criminal organization last May, and the application was reviewed by an independent three-member panel.
Swan says the Hells Angels did not file any objections.
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