The DRPS would like to thank and acknowledge all those who supported our operational plan for the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Canada Run and for the patience and understanding of our residents during the July 22-24, 2022 weekend.
Previous annual events have shown that a strong visible police presence has helped to mitigate adverse impacts on communities. The collective planning and operations supported by OPP Biker Enforcement Unit and other police services from across Canada were instrumental in ensuring this event happened with no significant impact on community safety. Our officers visited local business in advance and ensured our community was provided information before and during the weekend.
Approximately 600 HAMC and other associated clubs attended this event and community members utilized our HAMC tip line throughout the weekend.
Our collective police presence saw more club members bused to and from the Brooklin Chapter location and no formal large motorcycle run through the region. While some have publicly questioned the need for a strong police presence for this event, it should be stressed that minimal impact on the community was by design not by accident. We also remind the community that the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club is an organized crime group that deals in the trafficking of guns and drugs.
Despite less individual motorcycles accessing the checkpoint during the weekend, officers laid numerous highway traffic offences and towed several motorcycles that were found to be unsafe for the road. Overall, there was approximately 40 percent HTA charge rate on the vehicles processed at the checkpoint.
The DRPS did not have any major incidents; instead, DRPS had minimal calls for service, which can be attributed to the robust, professional joint police response.
Total number of vehicles processed through the checkpoints -179
Total Highway Traffic Act (HTA) charges – 42 (30 Provincial Offence Notices and 12 Part III Summons)
Licence Plates Seized – 4
Helmets Seized – 5
Towed Vehicles/Placed Out of Service – 4
Police would like to thank the community of Brooklin and all residents for their understanding and patience during that weekend.
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