The two biker groups, known for their violent clashes which have involved knife and machete fights and “near amputation of limbs,” have a strong motive to collaborate. Both gangs are known to make money from drugs, racketeering and control of area nightclubs, Die Welt reported. For the Hells Angels, the pick-up of Bandidos membership means they “not only have one less competitor, they have real pros that have all the contact details of the most important people in this industry,” an official told Die Welt.
In a separate move, a leader of the Berlin Hells Angels is considering joining the Danish Hells Angels, as the “Denmark” iteration of the group is not banned in Berlin, according to Die Welt.