German police searched a Hells Angels clubhouse and nine other properties in Berlin and Brandenburg on Monday, November 9, as part of a major investigation into firearms crime and organized criminal activity.
About 300 officers took part in the operation, which was led by the Berlin State Criminal Police Office’s BAO Ferrum unit.
The searches included a clubhouse in the Biesdorf district of eastern Berlin and private residences linked to suspects.
One of the properties was in Brandenburg.
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What happened in the Hells Angels raid
The operation began at about 7 p.m. local time on November 9, according to police information reported during the deployment.
Special units from Berlin’s police service, including the SEK and MEK, took part alongside federal police specialists.
The Federal Police GSG 9 was also reported to have supported the operation.
Police said the searches were conducted under court-authorized warrants and were intended to locate evidence connected to firearms offences.
Authorities did not publicly identify the individual suspects or release a detailed list of the allegations against them.
At the Biesdorf clubhouse, officers checked the identities of people who were present.
Reports from the scene said more than 30 people were inside when police arrived.
The available public information did not confirm arrests, weapons seizures or other specific evidence from the November 9 searches as of Wednesday, November 11.
Why Berlin police targeted the clubhouse
Police spokesman Florian Nath said the operation centred on firearms crime rather than on the Hells Angels organization alone.
Authorities have said that investigations into illegal weapons in Berlin can overlap with cases involving violent groups, extortion and other forms of organized crime.
The presence of the Hells Angels clubhouse among the searched locations reflects that investigative overlap, but it does not by itself establish criminal liability for every person connected with the club.
The investigation was directed by BAO Ferrum, a specialized unit created in November 2025 to pursue firearms-related violence and the structures behind it.
In an earlier official update, Berlin police said Ferrum had worked with the city’s public prosecutors on cases involving suspected criminal organizations, alleged extortion and illegal firearms.
That operation resulted in searches, arrests and the seizure of weapons and other evidence, showing the broader enforcement strategy behind the unit’s work.
Berlin firearms crime remains a major focus
The November 9 raid came as Berlin authorities continued a sustained campaign against shootings, threats involving guns and illegal weapons trafficking.
Police said in an October update that Ferrum had opened more than 720 investigations since its creation, with 483 having direct or indirect links to firearms-crime investigations as of October 23.
The unit has about 110 officers, although larger operations draw personnel from other police services and federal agencies.
Berlin police also recorded 585 offences involving firearms during the first half of 2026, including 324 threats and 261 incidents in which shots were fired.
Investigators have previously described extortion cases involving businesses and allegations that criminal groups used shootings or threats to pressure victims.
Those figures and allegations provide context for the raid, but they do not establish that the people whose homes or clubhouse were searched committed an offence.
What happens next
Police and prosecutors are expected to examine any documents, digital devices, weapons or other material collected during the searches.
Search warrants are investigative measures and do not amount to convictions.
Further arrests or charges would require additional decisions by prosecutors and the courts.
Authorities may also issue a follow-up statement if officers confirm evidence seizures, identify suspects or seek detention orders.
Until then, the central confirmed facts are the scale of the operation, the locations searched and its stated focus on firearms crime.
The raid also demonstrates that Berlin’s firearms investigations can extend across club premises, private residences and neighbouring states when investigators believe evidence or suspects may be located in more than one jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did police search the Hells Angels clubhouse in Berlin?
The searches took place on Monday, November 9, 2026, beginning in the evening.
Where was the Hells Angels clubhouse located?
The searched clubhouse was in Biesdorf, in eastern Berlin.
How many officers took part in the operation?
About 300 officers were involved, including Berlin police, special units and federal police personnel.
What was the raid investigating?
Police said the operation focused on firearms crime and possible links to organized criminal activity.
Were arrests or weapons seizures confirmed?
No detailed public confirmation of arrests or specific weapons seizures from the November 9 searches was available as of November 11, 2026.
Fact-Checked: Key details were checked against Berlin police information and multiple current reports describing the November 9, 2026 searches and the BAO Ferrum investigation.
Disclaimer: People connected with the searched properties should not be treated as guilty unless charges are proven in court.