Fears of European biker gang turf war as new 'outlaw' groups arrive from U.S. in bid to control illegal drugs market

• Gangs from  Australia, Canada and the US have travelled to the continent
• Europol has  warned it could spark territorial war and increase tensions
• Could lead  to battles for control over drugs, weapons and human  trafficking

  By Becky Evans

PUBLISHED:07:24 GMT, 7  January 2013| UPDATED:09:26 GMT, 7 January 2013

Violent biker gangs from Australia, Canada  and the US have arrived in Europe prompting fears of a battle for organised  crime markets throughout the continent.

Britain has been warned that turf wars could  break out as 'Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs' fight for control over the drugs, weapons  and human trafficking criminal markets.

The European Union's law enforcement agency  has now warned of a repeat of the 1990s biker wars that left at least 11 dead.

Europol said the arrival of notorious gangs  including Comancheros and Rebels from Australia, Rock Machine from Canada and  Mongols and Vagos from the US has exacerbated tensions with established  clubs.

It has informed police forces across the  continent that established gangs are expandings and said there are already  ongoing territorial battles with organised crime groups.

Football hooligans from Britain and the  continent, as well as former military personnel, right-wing extremists and  prison gangs are among those expected to be targeted for recruitment.

Europol said the four main groups - Outlaws,  Hells Angels, Bandidos and Gremium MC - were all increasing their membership,  particularly in north east and south east Europe.

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