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45 Charged in Minneapolis Gang Bust, Minnesota 2024
A total of 45 members and associates of two Minneapolis-based street gangs – the Highs and the Bloods – have been indicted on federal charges, including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, murder, attempted murder, robbery, obstruction of justice, and drug trafficking.
Two indictments were unsealed in the District of Minnesota, charging 30 members and associates with RICO conspiracy. Separate charging documents have been brought against an additional 15 Highs or Bloods members on drug and gun charges.
According to the indictment, the defendants allegedly engaged in a trail of violence, resulting in five separate murders, over 10 attempted murders, robbery, and drug trafficking. The indictment also charges the defendants with using a firearm to commit murder and drug trafficking.
Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite, Jr. of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division stated, ‘Violent gangs wreak havoc on local residents, engaging in bloody street wars and peddling dangerous drugs that devastate communities and families.’
U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger for the District of Minnesota added, ‘Today’s announcement marks a fundamental change for federal law enforcement. We are now addressing gang violence for what it is: organized criminal activity.’
The investigation was conducted with the assistance of the Minneapolis Police Department, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, and other law enforcement partners.
Chief Brian O’Hara of the Minneapolis Police Department stated, ‘For too long, criminal gangs have wreaked havoc on our streets, leaving in their wake tragedy and trauma that threatens to destroy families, neighborhoods, and communities.’
Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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