Federal authorities have charged 18 members and associates of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club with multiple crimes, including armed assaults targeting rival motorcycle gangs.
The operation, involving more than a dozen law enforcement agencies in Kansas and Missouri, yielded a haul of illegal items: more than 40 firearms, thousands of rounds of ammunition, body armor, and a marijuana grow operation.
They face a range of charges related to violent criminal acts, including assault with dangerous weapons and the discharge of firearms during violent crimes.
The accusations stem from several incidents between 2022 and 2023.
The indictment alleges that Pagans members used violence and intimidation to protect their territory and eliminate competition.