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A federal grand jury has indicted the founder of the Punjabi Devils motorcycle club on multiple weapons charges after investigators discovered an extensive arsenal of illegal firearms and explosives in his California residence. The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to combat organized criminal enterprises and illegal weapons trafficking networks.

By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald

Federal authorities have struck a significant blow against organized criminal activity with the indictment of Jashanpreet Singh, the 26-year-old founder of the Bay Area-based Punjabi Devils motorcycle club. The Lodi resident now faces a litany of serious federal weapons charges that could result in decades behind bars and substantial financial penalties.

The investigation began when Singh allegedly attempted to sell firearms to an undercover police officer in June, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California. What started as a routine undercover operation quickly escalated into something far more serious when federal agents discovered the true scope of Singh's alleged criminal enterprise.

The Arsenal Discovery

During their investigation, federal agents uncovered what prosecutors describe as a small arsenal hidden within Singh's residence. The weapons cache included not only conventional firearms but also military-grade equipment that poses significant public safety risks.

According to federal prosecutors, Singh allegedly attempted to sell several weapons to undercover agents, including:

• A rifle
• A revolver
• Three assault weapons
• Machine gun converters

However, the subsequent search of Singh's home revealed an even more alarming collection of weaponry. Federal investigators discovered additional illegal items including another machine gun, a silencer, what appeared to be a Claymore mine, and a hand grenade.

Criminal Organization Ties

The investigation revealed Singh's role as founder of what federal agents describe as a "puppet" motorcycle group operating under the notorious Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. According to the criminal complaint filed against Singh, the Punjabi Devils operates as a subsidiary organization based in Stockton.

Federal agents classify the Punjabi Devils as a "1% motorcycle club," a designation that carries significant implications within law enforcement circles. As detailed in the complaint, the 1% label indicates motorcycle clubs "that are immersed in criminality and indicates unlawfulness." This classification stems from a 1947 American Motorcycle Association speech stating that "99% of the motorcycling public are law-abiding; there are 1% who are not."