Quebec authorities announced Thursday that a motorcycle club composed of active and retired Canadian soldiers is operating in close association with the outlaw Hells Angels. The Sûreté du Québec and the Canadian military police said the group is being observed alongside the biker gang, which is actively recruiting new members.
The joint statement from the provincial police force and military police highlighted that the club’s membership includes serving soldiers and veterans who ride together with Hells Angels members. Law‑enforcement officials said the collaboration raises security concerns because it links uniformed personnel to an organization known for criminal activity.
According to the report, the soldier‑run club has been expanding in recent months, drawing additional members from the armed forces. The Hells Angels, described as an outlaw motorcycle club, are using the presence of military personnel to attract further recruits. Police officials indicated that the recruitment drive is ongoing and that the group’s activities are being monitored closely.
The Sûreté du Québec and military police emphasized that the association between the two groups is a matter of public safety. They noted that the combination of military training and the Hells Angels’ criminal network could pose a heightened risk to community security. No specific incidents have been reported, but the authorities are keeping the situation under surveillance.
Officials did not disclose the name of the biker club or the number of individuals involved, focusing instead on the broader concern that serving and former soldiers are aligning themselves with an outlaw organization. The police agencies said they will continue to investigate the ties and assess any potential threats that may arise from the collaboration.
The announcement comes as part of a broader effort by Quebec law‑enforcement agencies to monitor organized crime and its connections to other sectors of society. The authorities urged continued vigilance while they gather further intelligence on the soldier‑linked biker group and its relationship with the Hells Angels.