Biker Gangs - 781 Words

Organized crime has many relationships that go along with the group. For the sake of the assignment, I will be discussing the organized crime of biker gangs or rather â€Å"clubs†. There are many different relationships dealing with biker gangs, both in and out of the gang. Many people see them as a nuisance, while others see them as kind of a group of Robin Hoods. Many problems that arise with biker gangs are various with them being anywhere from murder, theft, vandalism, drugs and minor traffic violations. The Hells Angels are one of the largest and most feared biker clubs. They are hard and will do anything to get their way. They tend to go after their enemies families to get to their enemy. They will threaten whoever is in their way†¦show more content†¦There is the way of bribery but that does not always work as if other members find out about such a thing then they are now the ones that will be made an example of, i.e. death or beaten. In many ways there is no effective way to control any organized crime. It is a never ending. There are ways to take control to limit it for awhile but there is not a way to control it forShow MoreRelatedHistory Of The Hells Angels1163 Words   |  5 Pagesthe skies of Europe during the Second World War. The men that served in the Hells Angels were some of the most prestigious and recognized pilots in the history of the military. However, the name now associates itself with one of the most infamous biker gangs that was established by San Bernardino back in 1948. The name has been so tarnished since, that once we hear it, all that we can think about is motorcycles, drugs, alcohol, guns and violence. 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