Austrian Police Raid Far-Right Biker Gang, Seizing Weapons, Drugs, and Nazi Paraphernalia
- Austrian authorities detained 10 people suspected of illegal firearms, narcotics, and extremism offenses following a raid on properties linked to the Bandidos Motorcycle Club.
- The raids uncovered hundreds of guns, thousands of rounds of ammunition, as well as Nazi memorabilia in locations associated with the club, which has been trying to establish a presence in Austria..
- The group has been under investigation since December for suspected organized criminal activity connected to its expansion efforts in Austria.
- The investigation was initiated based on the discovery of firearms and ammunition in a vehicle belonging to a German man with ties to the club.
- The Bandidos Motorcycle Club is the second largest biker gang in the world and considered an international organized crime syndicate.