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Port Perry Star, 13 Jul 1999, p. 2

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Police sources said three of the clubs repre- sented in Caesarea this weekend -- the Rockers, the Evil Ones, and The Death Riders -- are all considered to be "puppet clubs" controlled by the Hells Angels. Sgt. Ewles said that police are concerned that the Angels may have motives beyond a simple visit, for their first-ever prolonged stopover in Ontario. Police have long been concerned the bikers will make a move to expand into Ontario, where they would make a move to control the lucra- tive drug trade. "With the Angels here, and the presence of so many other clubs that don't normally socialize, we have to wonder, and. we have to be ready for anything." The clubs rolling into the Para-Dice owned property Friday evening and Saturday were a cross-section "of what police call outlaw clubs from all 'over the province. Para-Dice Riders, Last Chance, Lobos, Vagabonds, Devils Triangle, Rockers and Satan's -Choice were all among the colours (club patches) seen as the bikes lined up to be checked by police. A rough estimate put the number of patch wearing party guests at about 280, plus associ- ates. This is the first time in police memory that so many different clubs were represented at the annual bash, leading some to ponder the meaning, if any, of such a summit meeting. Only a few bikers were detained, mostly for helmet infractions, and as of late Saturday only one person was charged for obstructing police, when he refused to remove his helmet so it could be checked for safe- ty stickers. Port Perry Find us fast in the NM w Yellow Pages™ But officers are quick to point out that this is not an enforcement issue. They say they are gather- ing information on mem- bers and associates and basically letting bike clubs know that where they go, the police will go. As the riders sat in line, many joked with officers and renewed acquaintances with mem- bers of police units they had met in past road- blocks. Most riders seemed accustomed to the police checks. However, a member of 14 pC. DEE Bigfoot® Junior he Ultimate Meal" $1 3,99 Order "Deluxe" your choice! Deluxe Pizza features: Pepperoni, Bacon, Onions, Mushrooms, Green & Red Sweet Peppers or 5 toppings of 20 pc. Bigfoot® the Para-Dice Ricers, a club that has challenged such stops in court in the past, sat atop a mound of dirt across the street and videotaped police actions While declining to give his name, the lone biker said, "the locals here don't mind us. We are quiet and we bring a lot of money into the town. I don't know why we have to go through this every year." While their fellow Angels attended the party, several club mem- bers stayed at the motel $16.99 28 pc. Bigfoot® Giant $21.99 err 3%. % -- . . SH A greets Angels Above, bikers wait in columns at a police roadblock in Caesarea. At left, a Hells Angels -» member in Port Perry. and watched the police watch them. Several Angels attempted to attend a beer tent set up for Port Perry's annual Festival Days, but were turned away at the door because they wore club insignia. Whether the weekend visit was simply a social call or the arrival in Ontario of the Hells Angels remains a matter of conjecture for now. But one intelligence unit offi- cer who asked not to be named said, "this con- cerns us, that's for sure. We will watch carefully to see what comes of it." Police sources say the presence of the Angels at this year's bash "is quite significant to us. "For that reason alone, this operation has to be called a success. Any time you gather this much intelligence, it has to be called a success." For local residents, feelings about the annual roadblock were mixed. . 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