German police conducted a major operation in Berlin on November 9, 2026, targeting the Hells Angels motorcycle club as part of a broader crackdown on firearms crime.
Approximately 300 police officers, including special forces from Berlin's police department and federal police units, executed searches across ten locations as part of the operation. Police spokesman Florian Nath confirmed the action focused on combating illegal firearms activity.
"Everything here revolves around firearms crime," Nath said in a statement posted on social media platform X.
The searches targeted the Hells Angels clubhouse in Berlin-Biesdorf as well as nine private residences, one of which is located in the neighboring state of Brandenburg. Officers searched for evidence related to firearms offenses and other criminal activity.
The operation was conducted under the direction of "Ferrum," a specialized police unit established on November 13, 2025, by Berlin's State Criminal Police Office. The unit was originally intended to operate for several months but has continued with substantial personnel resources to combat violent groups and firearms crime across Berlin.
The Hells Angels, an international motorcycle club with a significant presence in Germany, has been the subject of increased law enforcement scrutiny in recent years. German authorities have pursued multiple investigations into the organization's alleged involvement in organized crime, including weapons trafficking and violence.
No immediate arrests or charges were announced following the searches. Police indicated that evidence gathered during the operation would be analyzed as the investigation continues.