https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/09/26/la-riposte-des-hells-angelsThe Hells Angels' response
UPDATE Thursday, September 26, 2024 00:00
Since the summer of 2023, a phenomenon that I would not have thought possible seems to be increasingly taking shape in Quebec's criminal ecosystem.
What started as a rebellion by a coalition of certain gangs from Montreal and Quebec with independent traffickers is beginning to take on the feel of revolution.
Isn't it said that the flapping of a butterfly's wings can cause a hurricane?
A poorly managed rebellion and anything is possible.
The Hells veneer is cracking to such an extent that even some mafia groups are beginning to eye their territories.
The image is worth its weight in gold
In the criminal world, image is fundamental to acquire money and important contacts. To do this, you have to be recognized by the media as dangerous criminals.
We have to create a buzz! That's what BFM has managed to do.
Their strategy? Filming the violence (torture videos).
A smart strategy that allows them to occupy the top of the media spotlight and thus spread the good news in the hood , the street: "We don't pay anything anymore to these Hells boomers!"
Occupying the media scene is the central point of this war. Image will determine the winner.
For now, it is the rebel team that is leading.
What are the Hells doing?
Faced with these multiple attacks, the Hells are said to have held a summit last Thursday in Bécancour. It must be recognized that they have the most to lose in a total war.
Since Shark and Operation Spring 2001, the Hells have become "gentrified." Most are close to retirement with well-stocked bank accounts or several legal businesses, products of laundering drug dollars.
They want to take it easy.
What to do? Go to war and risk being in the crosshairs of the police and politicians or do nothing and lose this image war that will have a real impact on the ground?
There remains a third choice... buy peace.
When money talks, bullets fall silent!
Feeling of insecurity in Frampton
As for the residents of Frampton, they are right to be concerned about this outbreak of violence.
However, when you tolerate a Hells bunker on your territory, you have to expect eventful days, especially if they are at war with hotheads who have nothing to lose.
What is the mayor waiting for to apply article 118 of the Land Use Planning and Development Act which allows municipalities to get rid of bunkers?
I am willing to believe that they pay their taxes , according to Mayor Audet, but the return on investment leaves something to be desired.
Frampton residents live in fear of ending up as "collateral damage" and there have been countless police interventions in the area since the start of the conflict.
Frampton is far from gaining from this.
