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Wednesday, 27 May 2015 - 14:02

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Leader of Bandidos biker gang among 19 arrested

The police have arrested a total of 19 people during raids in locations connected to Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs on Wednesday. Harrie Ramakers, the president of the Bandidos Limburg chapter, is among those arrested. These raids form part of a long-ongoing investigation into the activities of people linked to the Bandidos motorcycle club. The action was led by the Limburg police with support from the Oost-Brabant police, and police officers from Germany and Belgium. More than 400 police officers participated in the raids. The raids took place in Limburg, Brabant, Belgium and Germany. The police are currently searching the raided location and confiscating any evidence. According to NOS, so far the police have found an ecstasy lab and several weapons.

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