Quebec Blood Family Mafia Descends into Internal Civil War
Once unified against motorcycle gangs, organization now fractured amid barbaric prison purges and leadership vacuum
The landscape of organized crime in Quebec has undergone a seismic shift as the Blood Family Mafia (BFM), once a unified front against traditional motorcycle gangs, has descended into a state of total internal war. This “civil war” is characterized by barbaric prison purges, a predatory shift toward vulnerable recruits, and a high-stakes leadership vacuum that has left both the streets and the correctional system in a state of high alert.
I. The Fracturing of the Rebellion
The BFM rose to notoriety by launching a violent rebellion against the Hells Angels, refusing to pay the 10% “tax” traditionally levied on street-level drug distribution. However, following the 2024–2025 arrests of key leaders, the organization has fractured into two warring factions:
II. Barbarism Behind Bars: The Internal Purge
The conflict reached a violent peak this week at the Quebec City detention center (Orsainville). On December 13, 2025, a 25-year-old inmate—identified as an NSG sympathizer—was targeted in what authorities call an “act of absolute barbarism.”
III. Predatory Recruitment: The Shift to “Non-Traditional” Soldiers
As the BFM’s male “soldier” count dwindles due to incarceration and internal purges, the gang has adopted a predatory new strategy: targeting vulnerable women and Indigenous mothers.
Operational Roles: These women are often forced to manage high-traffic “stash houses” or act as drug runners, roles that carry significant legal risk with little of the profit enjoyed by gang leadership.
The Goal: By using individuals with no prior criminal records, the BFM hopes to bypass increased police scrutiny under Strategy CENTAURE.
IV. The Leadership Stalemate
The war remains unresolved because both primary leaders are removed from the immediate theater of conflict:
V. Government and Police Response
In response to the “cartel-style” tactics of the BFM—including social media broadcasts of torture—the Quebec government has introduced Bill 13 (The “Anti-Patch” Law). This legislation aims to:
- Ban Gang Insignia: Outlawing the public display of BFM or NSG logos to reduce their brand power.
- Increased Sentencing: Enhancing penalties for those involved in organized crime recruitment.
- Operation Vigilance: A dedicated SQ task force aimed at dismantling the BFM’s digital recruitment infrastructure on platforms like TikTok and Telegram.
Key Figures in the BFM Conflict
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dave “Pic” Turmel | BFM Supreme Leader | In Custody (Italy); Awaiting Extradition |
| All Boivin | NSG Founder | At Large (Canada’s #1 Most Wanted) |
| Roobens Denis | BFM Deputy | Sentenced (42 Months) |
| Maxime Maheux | BFM Member/Victim | Hospitalized (Internal Purge Target) |
Dave “Pic” Turmel’s dissidents create a rival gang behind bars
This video provides expert insight into how the BFM transitioned from a street gang to a cartel-like organization and explains the specific origins of the rift with the North Savage Gang.
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