Police continue to exert relentless pressure on the Hells Angels and their associates, while two relatives of the criminal gang were visited by police officers Thursday on Montreal’s North Shore.
The two people targeted by this attack by the National Organized Crime Repression Squad (ENRCO) are Stéphane Orphanos – a “prospect” of the Montreal section of the Hells Angels – and Gilles Blondin, described by police as “the man of trust”. is seen. one of the most powerful hells in Quebec, Martin Robert.
Police first intercepted 52-year-old Orphanos passing a Tim Horton in Mirabel, just as he was ordering lunch. In particular, his mobile phone was confiscated.
Authorities then showed up at his luxurious residence, which was up for sale on May 16 for $1.1 million, to search the premises and collect evidence.
Stéphane Orphanos has no criminal history. According to our sources, he would be a “candidate” for the Montreal division of the Hells Angels, the last step before officially receiving his “patches” as a member in good standing.
He would also be close to the No. 1 of the motorcycle gang, Martin Robert.
A few hours later, ENRCO police searched Gilles Blondin’s residence in Saint-Lin-Laurentides, in the Lanaudière region.
Police conducted another search to seize evidence that could eventually lead to criminal charges.
Gilles Blondin, 43, is not a member of the Hells Angels but is believed by police to be a confidante of Martin Robert.
No arrests were expected in connection with these two police strikes. These are “searched persons” in the field of drug trafficking.
Since the beginning of this extensive investigation, at least thirty searches have been carried out across the province on the homes of notable members of the Hells Angels, including Martin Robert and Stéphane Plouffe, and on some of their relatives or associates.
Additionally, as part of the same investigation, police officers landed in the Mohawk area of Kanesatake earlier this week to search the residence, casino, gas station and “pot shack” of drug dealer Sharon Simon. is nicknamed the “Queen of Kanesatake”.
Sharon Simon is also the stepmother of influential Hells Martin Robert.