Norway bans local chapter of motorcycle club Satudarah and calls it a criminal association
OSLO, Norway (AP) - Norway’s highest court on Wednesday called the Norwegian arm of Dutch motorcycle club Satudarah a criminal association and banned the group, saying it was necessary to prevent serious crime.
The Supreme Court said participants in the club "repeatedly committed serious offenses against someone's life, health and freedom," and that their actions were "apt to cause fear in the population."
The court added that although the Satudarah MC describes itself as a motorcycle club and is open to ethnic minorities, participants didn’t need to have a motorcycle to join.
"Nor does the club aim to promote multi-ethnic interests," it wrote.