Minneapolis Gang Crackdown: 14 Alleged Members Face Federal Charges

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U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger has announced federal charges against 14 alleged Minneapolis gang members, including high-ranking members of the Minneapolis Lows street gang. The charges include firearms violations and fentanyl trafficking. This is part of an ongoing effort to reduce gun violence in Minneapolis, and while violent crime levels have started to decrease, more work needs to be done. The arrests are individual charges, not RICO Act charges, as was the case in May. The community is seeking a break from the violence, and law enforcement officials are committed to ensuring the safety of the neighborhoods.
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