OPP: VIOLENCE INVOLVING OUTLAWS AND LONERS MOTORCYCLE CLUBS

Search Warrants Executed in 5 Locations in Cornwall, & 1 in Brockville!

OTTAWA – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Biker Enforcement Unit executed search warrants this morning (July 14, 2023) at five locations in Cornwall and one in Brockville.

The search warrants were executed with assistance from the Cornwall Police Service, the Brockville Police Service, the Kingston Police Service and the Ottawa Police Service. Support was provided by the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit and the OPP Emergency Response Team.

These warrants were in relation to ongoing investigations in these two communities. Further updates will be provided when available.

Members of the public are reminded not to approach Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMG) members and of the dangers of wearing gang-related clothing or paraphernalia. In addition to supporting illegal activities by purchasing these items, you may also put yourself at risk of being targeted by rival OMGs.

The BEU continues to tackle the criminal activities of OMGs through an integrated, intelligence-led approach, which has resulted in numerous successful investigations. The BEU monitors and provides support to frontline police officers at most large public events where OMGs are present.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911. To report suspicious or illegal activity, call the Outlaw Biker Hotline at 1-877-660-4321. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).