Norway's Supreme Court Bans Satudarah Motorcycle Club as Criminal Entity
The court ruled that the Norwegian branch of the Dutch club poses a threat to public safety due to its involvement in serious crimes.
- Norway's highest court has banned the local chapter of the Satudarah motorcycle club, labeling it a criminal association.
- The decision was made to prevent serious crimes, as members were found to have repeatedly committed offenses threatening life, health, and freedom.
- Satudarah, which identifies as a 1% club, has been active in Norway since 2014 and has two chapters in the country.
- Despite its self-description as a motorcycle club open to ethnic minorities, membership does not require owning a motorcycle.
- Similar bans have occurred in other countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, with Denmark's chapter dissolving in 2023.