German police launched a large-scale raid Wednesday morning against members of the Hells Angels motorcycle club and other individuals suspected of involvement in an international money laundering network. The operation is based out of Duisburg and is taking place in several German federal states as well as in other European countries. hnonline.sk ↗
More than 1,000 police officers, including special units, took part in the operation. Approximately 140 premises were searched, including apartments and other spaces. According to information available so far, police are also conducting house searches in Berlin and abroad. Deutschlandfunk ↗
The operation includes the execution of several arrest warrants. Police have already detained several individuals. Investigators are focusing on suspected money laundering and the possible involvement of Hells Angels members in a broader organized network. Die Zeit ↗
The raid is taking place simultaneously in four countries. According to published information, the scale of the deployment is related to the cross-border nature of the investigation, which is not limited to a single city or a single motorcycle club. Der Standard ↗
Police in Duisburg have also called on witnesses to provide information that could help clarify the case. Further details about the detained individuals, the extent of seized assets, and specific charges have not yet been disclosed. WDR Nachrichten ↗
Police strike against Hells Angels over money laundering suspicion
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| 08:52 30.09.
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| 08:25 30.09.
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| 08:17 30.09.
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| 07:35 30.09.
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