Rocker Club The Black Scarf of Wismar President Philip Schlaffer

The Black Schaar of Wismar was a notorious biker club that was active in the northern German scene in the 2000s. The club was founded by Philip Schlaffer, who later became known as an insider and now works as an anti-violence activist. The Black Schaar was known for its criminal activities, including drug trafficking, extortion, and violent crimes, and was considered one of the most dangerous groups in the region. The members lived in their own world, where loyalty, power, and violence were the central elements. Their reputation spread fear and terror, both among the local population and their rivals. Origins and Background Philip Schlaffer founded the Black Schaar at a time when the biker milieu was growing in Germany and increasingly shifting into criminal areas. The social and economic conditions of that time led many young men to be drawn into the biker scene, as they found a way to gain recognition and belonging there.Schlaffer and his comrades joined forces to gain power and influence in the scene. The club was initially based in Wismar but quickly expanded its area of influence to other parts of Northern Germany. The members of the Black Horde strongly identified with their club and were ready to defend it, even with violence if necessary. They created a strict hierarchy and a sophisticated system to ensure that each member knew their role and proved their loyalty. The Black Horde was not just a club but a way of life. The members saw themselves as brothers, and this camaraderie was often sealed with blood. The willingness to fight for the club and even risk one's life was a central prerequisite for membership. The biker scene offered many a supposed family and a place where they could gain power and respect, which they did not find in normal social life. --- Criminal Activities The Black Crowd was involved in a variety of criminal activities that are well documented. They were deeply entangled in drug trafficking, ensuring the spread of illegal substances in Northern Germany. Additionally, they were responsible for extensive extortion, pressuring local businesses and enterprises to regularly pay money to protect themselves from attacks or vandalism. Besides these two main sources of income, they were also engaged in arms trafficking. There are reports of the sale of firearms and other illegal weapons within the biker scene and to third parties. --- Another area where the Black Crowd was active was money laundering. They used legitimate business ventures to disguise illegal income. Restaurants, bars, and other small businesses served as a cover to legitimize their financial activities. The organization of illegal events, such as unauthorized motorcycle meetings, where conflicts often occurred, was also part of their activities. These events were also an opportunity to make money and build networks with other criminal groups. Members were often involved in violent confrontations, both with rival clubs and among themselves. These conflicts were frequently associated with extreme brutality and led to the Black Squad soon coming under police scrutiny. The increased public pressure and media coverage of the brutal clashes within the biker scene prompted the authorities to intensify their efforts against the Black Squad. The authorities stepped up their attempts to break the club's influence, which ultimately led to a series of raids and arrests. There are numerous reports of targeted intimidation campaigns where the members of the Black Squad threatened their opponents to solidify their power position. This strategy led them to create many enemies, making it increasingly difficult for them to maintain their criminal activities. The Black Shroud increasingly fell into a spiral of violence, which was not only limited to confrontations with rival gangs but also led to internal tensions. The constant pressures, increasing law enforcement scrutiny, and the ever-present threat from enemies increasingly burdened the members, ultimately resulting in internal conflicts and distrust within the group. This also brought the Black Shroud soon into the sights of the police. The rising public pressure and media coverage of the brutal confrontations in the biker scene prompted authorities to take stronger action against the Black Shroud. The authorities intensified their efforts to break the club's influence, which ultimately led to a series of raids and arrests. The willingness to use violence among the members was pervasive, and conflicts were often resolved with extreme severity. The Black Shroud relied on intimidating their opponents and consolidating their power through targeted intimidation actions. However, this strategy also led them to create enemies and made it increasingly difficult to sustain their criminal activities. The constant tensions and the threat of prosecution increasingly burdened the members, ultimately leading to internal conflicts.