Cops Thwart Bike Mob's Bay Bridge Takeover, Foiling Planned Freeway Chaos Before It Starts
California law enforcement foiled a massive 'takeover' targeting the Bay Bridge, blocking a surge of bicycle riders from storming city streets and causing freeway chaos. The bike mob's planned blitz was shut down before it could get underway.
A massive 'takeover' targeting the Bay Bridge was shut down by California law enforcement before it could start, as police stopped a surge of bicycle riders attempting to storm one of the state's busiest commuter routes on foot and in vehicles. The group had planned to ride their bikes onto the freeway and into the city, causing potential chaos and disrupting traffic. Authorities were able to intervene just in time to prevent a violent confrontation, with some bikers attempting to ram police vehicles and others allegedly brandishing knives or other deadly weapons. No arrests have been reported at this time.