News - Gangs

A large influx of members and supporters of an outlaw motorcycle gang are expected to be in and around the RM of Rosser and the City of Winnipeg this weekend.

Member of Parliament for Provencher, Ted Falk, welcomes new government legislation to help protect youth from gangs.

Proposed liquor legislation changes would give police new tools to prevent violence and public disturbances by shutting party houses and pre-emptively removing gang members from socials and bars.

The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, delivered remarks at the Chamber of Commerce, highlighting action taken by the Harper Government to tackle gang and youth crime, and support victims.

Nearly 500 law enforcement personnel and other professionals from across Canada and the United States have come together over the last week to share techniques and experiences to address organized crime and serious crime issues throughout Manitoba and Canada.

Plans for additional legislation to take on organized crime and the launch of a multimedia advertising campaign encouraging youth to stay out of gangs were announced by Attorney General Andrew Swan.

The new Gang Awareness for Parents pilot project and support for the Winnipeg Police Service’s (WPS) Project Restore initiative are the first of several enhancements to the province’s anti-gang strategy, Attorney General Dave Chomiak announced.

Attorney General Dave Chomiak will meet with his western counterparts tomorrow and Friday in Saskatoon to share information on best practices and discuss initiatives for fighting organized crime.

A report released by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) says the growth of gangs in Manitoba plays a role in the rise of drugs on the streets in the United States.