This article lists the notable gangs, security threat groups, criminal enterprises and related syndicates which participate in organized crime within various parts of Canada. Some of these organizations are based elsewhere (in other countries), but have members, chapters and/or operations set up in Canada.

The most prevalent gangs in Canada include: Street gangs; Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs; Mafias and Organized crime groups, including Aboriginal Based Organized Crime, Indian organized crime, and East Asian organized crime; Drug cartels

Aug 26, 2024 · The subject of gangs in Canada, though less talked about than its southern counterparts, reveals a landscape rife with intriguing, complex organizations impacting community safety and law enforcement efforts across the nation.

Apr 4, 2025 · The Hells Angels are the largest outlaw motorcycle gang in Canada, with chapters in every province, particularly concentrated in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia. Known for their involvement in drug trafficking, particularly cocaine and methamphetamine, the Hells Angels also engage in extortion and violent crimes.

Dec 8, 2024 · Western Canada is home to four criminal organizations considered high-level threats to national security, according to Criminal Intelligence Service Canada. The federal agency released its 2024 Public Report on Organized Crime, which contains data from law enforcement across the country.

Feb 7, 2006 · There have been many crime gangs in Canada whose membership was based mainly on ethnicity, including Irish; Jewish; Chinese; Jamaican; Haitian; Vietnamese; Somali and others. For a long time, many scholars did not believe organized crime was highly structured, or capable of sophisticated operations.

Oct 15, 2024 · From local Indo-Canadian cartels to global mafias, Canada's gangs destabilise communities, strain diplomacy, and defy law enforcement. Their fluid alliances and cross-border operations demand international cooperation to curb this growing threat.

Feb 1, 2023 · Gangs include the Hells Angels, the Rock Machine, the Outlaws, Satan’s Choice and others. They are major suppliers of illegal drugs. They are also involved in prostitution and contract killing. It is common for them to work with other crime groups. The Hells Angels are the biggest outlaw biker gang in Canada. With biker gangs comes violence ...

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Feb 27, 2025 · Indo-Canadian gangs dominate the drug trade in Canada, importing and distributing heroin, MDMA, fentanyl, and cocaine. Their connections to the Golden Crescent (Afghanistan, Pakistan, India) and Mexican cartels allow them …