Bikers gathered on Vancouver Island last weekend for the annual ride in memory of missing Hells Angel Michael “Zeke” Mickle.
But some of them decided a limousine ride might be more comfortable than their Harleys.
Police saw the limo allegedly commit a traffic infraction and pulled it over on Highway 1 in Langford Saturday with six full-patch Hells Angels and four others inside.
They also found a loaded gun and drugs, according to West Shore RCMP.
A traffic stop by West Shore RCMP yielded a loaded handgun with several loaded magazines and various suspected drugs such as cocaine, marijuana and other suspected controlled substance in tablet forms. The 10 occupants of the limousine — six full patch Hells Angels and four associates — were arrested and later released.
“A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded a loaded handgun with several loaded magazines and various suspected drugs such as cocaine, marijuana and other suspected controlled substance in tablet forms,” Cst. Alex Bérubé said in a news release.
All 10 in the vehicle were arrested, but later released. Three have been ordered to appear in court in August to face charges.
No names have yet been released. Nor did police said what chapter the bikers were from.
Mounties are now preparing a report to Crown Counsel which will have recommendations for criminal charges.
The annual “Zeke” memorial ride is held in memory of Mickle, the Nanaimo Hells Angels president who disappeared in 1993 and is presumed dead.
Bérubé said police had local resources, as well as officers from the anti-gang Combine Forces Special Enforcement Unit monitoring this outlaw motorcycle ride.
“Criminal activity will not be tolerated in the West Shore community and we will strive to keep it safe,” Berube said.
The Hells Angels in B.C. recently expanded their presence by opening a 10th chapter called the Hardside.
