How outlaw biker gangs actually work, according to a former ATF agent

"Operating undercover as 'Junkyard,' D'Alesio led one of ATF's largest regional sting operations involving the Hells Angels and the Aryan Brotherhood. The operation infiltrated chapters in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania, resulting in raids on June 23, 2005. The raids led to the seizure of more than 60 weapons, including 13 fully automatic machine guns, and narcotics."

"Frank D'Alesio is a retired special agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives who spent nearly two decades embedded in investigations targeting outlaw motorcycle clubs. D'Alesio also supported national ATF cases involving the Outlaws, Mongols, and Warlocks."

Frank D'Alesio served as a special agent for the ATF for nearly two decades, specializing in investigations targeting outlaw motorcycle clubs. Operating undercover as 'Junkyard' from 2004 to 2005, he led one of the ATF's largest regional sting operations targeting the Hells Angels and Aryan Brotherhood in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania. The operation culminated in coordinated raids on June 23, 2005, resulting in the seizure of over 60 weapons, including 13 fully automatic machine guns, and narcotics. Thirty-four members and associates of the Aryan Brotherhood were arrested. D'Alesio also supported national ATF cases involving the Outlaws, Mongols, and Warlocks. After retiring from the ATF in 2014, he became an owner of the Black River Tobacco Company.

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