Showing posts with label authorities rounded up about 40 suspected motorcycle gang members in Red Wing.. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 23, 2010

BIkers get attention of authorities | The Republican Eagle | Red Wing, Minnesota

BIkers get attention of authorities | The Republican Eagle | Red Wing, Minnesota: "No arrests were made Saturday after authorities rounded up about 40 suspected motorcycle gang members in Red Wing.
Police Chief Tim Sletten said the group - which he said involved members of 'an identifiable motorcycle gang' - was pulled over near Auto Connections for 'multiple driving violations.' Witnesses said officers were seen approaching the bikers with assault rifles drawn, while another agent was perched on a hill behind the dealership.
Sletten downplayed witness reports that the hillside officer appeared to be a sniper. However, he said it was possible operation commanders may have placed an agent on the hill 'to keep an eye on that big of a group"