Savannah, GA – In a major blow to the city’s gang problem, Shavar Spence, a/k/a ‘Veezy,’ has been sentenced to 262 months in federal prison for leading a ruthless gang that terrorized the Cuyler Brownsville neighborhood.
Spence, 32, was the mastermind behind the ‘Clock Gang Muzik Group 12:30’ (CGMG), an armed drug trafficking organization that preyed on the community with crack cocaine, marijuana, MDMA, and other illicit substances. The gang’s reign of terror was finally brought to an end after undercover operations and search warrants led to the seizure of firearms, ammunition, and other incriminating evidence.
According to court documents, Spence was responsible for recruiting and training a new generation of gang members, including a disturbing incident in which a toddler was allowed to handle a firearm. The gang’s brazen tactics and disregard for human life caught the attention of law enforcement, who worked tirelessly to dismantle the organization.
U.S. Attorney Edward Tarver hailed the conviction as a major victory in the fight against gang violence and drug trafficking. ‘It is deeply troubling that in 2016 this defendant led an organization that taught African American children how to engage in violent crime and criminal drug activity,’ Tarver said. ‘There should be no doubt that if you’re involved in criminal gang activity, pushing poison in our streets, or illegally possessing and using firearms, you should expect to serve a very long sentence in a federal prison.’
The case was investigated by the ATF and the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Tania D. Groover as part of Project Ceasefire, a joint federal, state, and local initiative to combat gun violence and ensure that repeat offenders are subjected to stiff federal prison sentences.
Spence’s 22-year prison term will be followed by five years of supervised release, a stark reminder that gang leaders will face severe consequences for their actions. The conviction sends a powerful message to those involved in organized crime: the era of impunity is over, and the harsh realities of federal prison await those who choose to engage in this destructive lifestyle.
For additional information, please contact First Assistant United States Attorney James D. Durham at (912) 201-2547.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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