Police operation on Piperville Rd (Saturday Nov 1) in front of Hell's Angel bunker in Carlsbad Springs.

An Ottawa Police / OPP operation is on currently (Saturday Nov 1) in front of the Hell's Angel bunker on Piperville Road in Carlsbad Springs. Reports indicate that they will be a Halloween event gathering at this location attracting numerous gang members from the group in question.

Similar police operations occur on a regular basis as they gather intelligence and information on the organization with this type of events.

According to a 2018 report from the Ottawa Citizen an elite chapter of the Hells Angels returned to the capital region, the Ontario Provincial Police had confirm at that time.

The Nomads resumed operations in the same clubhouse on Piperville Road that they abandoned in 2016 in an abrupt disbanding of the Ottawa chapter.

The OPP could not say why the bikers have returned, but said they continue to monitor the outlaw motorcycle gang.

The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (HAMC) is an international outlaw motorcycle club, founded in California after World War II. While members describe themselves as enthusiasts who ride motorcycles and socialize, police and intelligence agencies classify them as a criminal gang involved in activities like drug dealing, trafficking, and extortion. The club is a prominent part of counterculture history and is now a global organization with thousands of members and hundreds of chapters worldwide.

Origins and Identity: The club was founded in Fontana, California, in 1948. Members are often associated with riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Their public image is sometimes portrayed as motorcycle enthusiasts who organize social events, group rides, and parties. However, the organization has been linked to numerous crimes.

Criminal Allegations: Law enforcement agencies have detailed extensive criminal activity linked to the Hells Angels, including drug manufacturing and distribution, weapons trafficking, and extortion. They operate as a criminal enterprise involved in violent crimes.

Global Reach: The Hells Angels are the largest outlaw biker club in the world, with over 6,000 members and 592 chapters in 66 countries.

Counterculture History: The club gained prominence during the 1960s counterculture movement, particularly in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district. They were associated with figures and bands like Ken Kesey, the Merry Pranksters, and The Rolling Stones.

Public Relations: Over time, the club has engaged in public relations efforts, such as charity work. Despite this, they have faced legal battles and ongoing scrutiny from law enforcement.