Police fear Winnipeg summer gang war

Winnipeg police want to avoid a second summer of gang-related fire-bombings and assaults in the city, so they have started taking action now.

The Winnipeg Police Service and federal prosecutors have taken the unusual step of applying in court for peace bonds for nine known biker gang members.

The bonds impose various conditions on individuals, even if they have not been charged with a crime. Conditions could include curfews and orders to stay away from other gang members. READ ON