RCMP Warning: Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Activity Rising in Alberta
The Alberta RCMP is alerting residents across the province to a noticeable increase in Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMG) activity as motorcycle season gets underway. Police advise the public to be prepared for more visible gang-related motorcycle traffic on Alberta roads and highways, especially on weekends when organized rides and gatherings are more common.
According to RCMP, Satan’s Choice Motorcycle Club (SCMC) is actively expanding both across Canada and within Alberta. This surge in activity may lead to tensions with other established OMGs, including the Hells Angels. While police are enhancing their presence and monitoring, Albertans are urged to steer clear of OMG members, their events, and locations where gang activity is evident.
Official RCMP Details
The RCMP’s public safety notice highlights the following key points about current Outlaw Motorcycle Gang trends and enforcement efforts in Alberta:
- Motorcycle season has led to a rise in visible Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMG) activity on provincial roadways.
- Residents should expect to see more OMG-linked motorcyclists on roads, highways, and at gas stations, particularly on weekends.
- Satan’s Choice Motorcycle Club is undergoing expansion across Canada and throughout Alberta.
- This expansion could trigger conflicts with other dominant OMGs, specifically the Hells Angels.
- Members of the public are strongly encouraged to avoid contact with OMG members and to stay away from areas where OMG-related gatherings or activities are occurring.
- The Alberta RCMP, in collaboration with other policing partners, is dedicating focused resources to reduce and disrupt criminal activity associated with these gangs.
- RCMP will continue proactive monitoring to support overall public safety and protect motorists using Alberta’s road network.
If you observe behaviour or situations that seem linked to OMG activity or any other suspicious conduct, RCMP requests that you report it using the appropriate channel:
- For a crime in progress or an immediate threat to life or safety: call 911.
- For non-emergency matters within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction: call 310-RCMP (7267).
- To provide information anonymously: contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), submit a tip online at www.P3Tips.com, or use the P3 Tips app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, an upswing in Outlaw Motorcycle Gang visibility is a meaningful public safety concern, even when no specific incident is cited. OMGs have a documented history in Canada of being linked to organized crime, violence, and intimidation. Increased presence on highways, in smaller communities, and around fuel stops can create risks for bystanders, including traffic-related dangers, confrontations, and spillover from gang rivalries.
Albertans can strengthen community safety by remaining observant, avoiding interactions with OMG members, and promptly reporting suspicious activity. Understanding broader patterns of crime in the province—such as those reflected in Alberta crime statistics and safety trends—can help residents interpret what they are seeing locally and when it may be important to call police. If you encounter large motorcycle groups displaying gang colours or patches, keep your distance, do not engage, and note details such as time, place, and vehicle descriptions before contacting RCMP or Crime Stoppers through the channels above. Responsible reporting supports law enforcement efforts to prevent escalation and keep public spaces safer for everyone.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.