Man arrested in police raid on Trois-Rivires, Que., Hells Angels hideout [Video]

A Trois-Rivières, Que., Hells Angels hideout was the target of a major police operation in Hérouxville, Mauricie.

Around 90 officers were mobilised Friday evening for a raid targeting violent crimes and drug trafficking.

“The searches are related to various events in recent weeks and months, such as shootings on Rang St-Pierre in Hérouxville. These violent offences are inherent to the trafficking and distribution of narcotics and conflicts over royalties that are rife throughout Quebec,” said a news release from the Mauricie Regional Joint Force (ERM).

Police found 16 people at the scene, including an armed 67-year-old man who was arrested. He was held in custody pending his scheduled appearance at the Shawinigan courthouse on Saturday.

Police searched three vehicles and the entire property, consisting mainly of two buildings. They seized a rifle, firearm ammunition, methamphetamine tablets and clothing and jewellery with Hells Angels branding. Hells Angels jackets were also among …