Hells Angels gang members who arrived in Nelson yesterday
amidst threats from local skinheads had a quiet night but
police will keep an eye on them during a bike rally today.
About 20 Hells Angels were staying at Tahunanui Beach, 4km
southwest of Nelson, to mark the first anniversary of a
public outing by Hells Angels front gang the Red Devils.
The group was meant to take part in a charity bike ride today
but several hotels and St John ambulance refused to take part
after a threat from the leader of the Southern Skinheads.
"We will burn any pub they drink at, any motel they stay at,
and may take it to the extent we will probably try to shoot
them off their motorbikes," the skinheads' leader "Max" said
on radio last week.
Motueka Senior Sergeant Grant Andrews said today that extra
staff had been rostered on over the weekend to police the
gang presence.
He said police did not anticipate any trouble but were
prepared for anything that may eventuate.
The Hells Angels would meet up at Isel Park in Stoke this
morning before going on a ride, and Mr Andrews hoped they
would "drive responsibly and act lawfully".
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