'Hells Angels' is spreading across Europe and could increase its presence in south-eastern countries and the Balkans, including Croatia.

Authorities fear growing presence of motorcycle gangs - General News - Croatian Times Online News - English Newspaper: "motorcycle gang 'Hells Angels' is spreading across Europe and could increase its presence in south-eastern countries and the Balkans, including Croatia.

European Law Enforcement Agency (EUROPOL) has warned of the increasing danger of their expansion in these countries at the international seminar about motorcycle gangs held in Dubrovnik from October 5 through 7.

The agency has established a new system of early detection of organized crime –
SCAN – which gives the authorities strategic reports about new threats. Using SCAN, the agency has recently discovered that the activities of Hells Angels and other motorcycle gangs are on the rise.

The outlaw of motorcycle gangs(OMCGs) such as 'Hells Angels' and 'Bandidos' are already present throughout the European Union. Recently the motorcycle club 'Hells Angels' (The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club –HAMC) has spread to eastern Europe. It is the leader in reckless speeding in south-eastern Europe, especially Turkey and Albania, the Croatian Ministry of Interior said."