A Brooklyn Motorcycle gang group, the Forbidden Ones, had a secret clubhouse in Brooklyn, where they held secret meetings. During these secret meetings, members of this outlawed motorcycle gang secured themselves with assault rifles, pistols, and grenades just to make sure they were protected from intruders. Their first line of defense though was a cannon, ready to fire, aimed at the door in case anyone dared to come in and interrupt them.
What these members didn't know is that one of them had turned them in and was working with the New York Police Department. The gang member who turned them in told the police all about their defensive line and weapons ready to go off if anyone came in during their special meetings.
On Tuesday, law enforcement officials arrested seven members of the Forbidden Ones and two others from other Brooklyn motorcycle gangs, the Dirty Ones and the Troublemakers. The police charged them with trafficking high-caliber weapons.
Some of the weapons discovered in 15 other locations were an AK-47 assault rifles, homemade bombs and a .410-caliber revolver. Some of these guns were kept at one of the gang member's house, where his wife ran a day care center!
The men arrested had different nicknames such as "Spider" and "Afro." Some of the gang members wore patches to show off their accomplishments. One had a "1% patch" which declared they rejected society and lived outside the law. Another had a "bangout patch" which shows two handguns crossing each other signifying the member had assaulted or had another confrontation with the police. The gang members arrested face up to 5 years of conviction.
I think this whole thing is really crazy. The amount of weapons they had was crazy, and I think it was completely ridiculous that they had a cannon ready to fire if someone opened the door! Another thing that made me really upset is that some of these weapons they bought were being held in one of the gang members house, and his wife runs a day care center! I can't even begin to explain how idiotic this is. They obviously didn't even think this out because if something went off while the kids were at his house there could have been some major damage done to both their criminal record and the kids. I'm glad their locked up, and hopefully it puts them in their place.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Chicago & Guns
Chicago has hit a milestone last week, with the famous city recording it's 400th murder for the year. Homicides have raised up to 25% over the last year. Chicago has now surpassed both New York and Los Angeles for gun-related violence, most of this violence involving youth. Since 2001, Chicago has recorded more than 5,000 gun-related deaths; compare this to the 2,000 American military deaths in the war in Afghanistan.. This is a really scary fact.
So how are all of these people, especially the younger ones, obtaining these guns? A lot of them, 40%, of them are getting it through the secondary market- gun brokers, gangs, and other informal traders.A lot of men who own guns, especially in the inner city, shows a sign of honor and makes them seem more masculine.
Chicago has made many efforts to try and have people turn in guns. One way was when the police finally started targeting the secondary market, they started to let the public turn in guns to them with no questions asked. For example, in June, they had an annual gun "buyback" program where 5,500 guns were turned in (most of them replicas and BB guns). For every real gun turned in, a $100 gift card was given to the person. Although, there wasn't a significant drop in crimes rates, it was a way for the police to show they are trying to protect their city and handle taking the guns in a nicer manner.
Another problem though is that 40% of all criminals are getting guns in Chicago, and all over, from friends or family members. This is a serious problem. I think we should start getting people more aware of this. Sure, we can't take guns from the family members or friends; but we should try to advocate this message by telling people to not give their guns to others, no matter how close they are to them. They should spread the word like they do with texting and driving, or driving drunk- they should help get the message out by convincing friends and family members to not give away their armed guns. This would make people more aware of the situation.
Reading this article really opened my eyes. I mean, 5,000 gun-related deaths just in Chicago alone compared to the 2,000 American military deaths in the war?! That's absolutely crazy! And family members and friends are giving other people their guns, like why?! This article brought a lot to my attention, and I'm really glad I came across it and read it. I think you guys should really read it- it's very informative! All in all, let's just say I will never live in Chicago, ever.
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So how are all of these people, especially the younger ones, obtaining these guns? A lot of them, 40%, of them are getting it through the secondary market- gun brokers, gangs, and other informal traders.A lot of men who own guns, especially in the inner city, shows a sign of honor and makes them seem more masculine.
Chicago has made many efforts to try and have people turn in guns. One way was when the police finally started targeting the secondary market, they started to let the public turn in guns to them with no questions asked. For example, in June, they had an annual gun "buyback" program where 5,500 guns were turned in (most of them replicas and BB guns). For every real gun turned in, a $100 gift card was given to the person. Although, there wasn't a significant drop in crimes rates, it was a way for the police to show they are trying to protect their city and handle taking the guns in a nicer manner.
Another problem though is that 40% of all criminals are getting guns in Chicago, and all over, from friends or family members. This is a serious problem. I think we should start getting people more aware of this. Sure, we can't take guns from the family members or friends; but we should try to advocate this message by telling people to not give their guns to others, no matter how close they are to them. They should spread the word like they do with texting and driving, or driving drunk- they should help get the message out by convincing friends and family members to not give away their armed guns. This would make people more aware of the situation.
Reading this article really opened my eyes. I mean, 5,000 gun-related deaths just in Chicago alone compared to the 2,000 American military deaths in the war?! That's absolutely crazy! And family members and friends are giving other people their guns, like why?! This article brought a lot to my attention, and I'm really glad I came across it and read it. I think you guys should really read it- it's very informative! All in all, let's just say I will never live in Chicago, ever.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Street Gang Now Declared as an International Criminal Organization in the U.S.
Obama's administration has finally declared an American street gang as an international criminal organization in the U.S., which is the first time this has ever happened to such a group.
This American street gang is known as the MS-13. This local street gang had started out with just immigrants from El Salvador and has grew immensely since then. Now, the gang has more than 10,000 members in 46 states and Central America. MS-13 has members who are involved in crimes such as kidnapping, murder, to drug smuggling, and human trafficking.
This decision will make it easier for federal authorities to seize important assets that are associated with the organization. Immigration and Custom Enforcement,ICE, gang investigators have been suspicious and targeting this group, arresting thousands of members suspected in the more recent years. This decision will also make it easier for ICE and other federal investigators to target and take away millions of dollars in profit from the drug smuggling, human trafficking, and other crimes. By declaring this gang group as an international criminal organization, this will make it hard for the gang members to use banks and wire transfer services to move profits from the gang's crimes.
I am extremely happy about this decision. MS-13 is one of the world's most dangerous gangs. They are known for their violence and ruthlessness. Many of the members have committed international crimes that some people may be aware of. One of the international crimes being the stabbing to death of a pregnant Virginia girl who used to be in the gang and left. The crimes MS-13 has done are appalling. So, all in all I really think this was a very good decision on Obama's administration part.
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This American street gang is known as the MS-13. This local street gang had started out with just immigrants from El Salvador and has grew immensely since then. Now, the gang has more than 10,000 members in 46 states and Central America. MS-13 has members who are involved in crimes such as kidnapping, murder, to drug smuggling, and human trafficking.
This decision will make it easier for federal authorities to seize important assets that are associated with the organization. Immigration and Custom Enforcement,ICE, gang investigators have been suspicious and targeting this group, arresting thousands of members suspected in the more recent years. This decision will also make it easier for ICE and other federal investigators to target and take away millions of dollars in profit from the drug smuggling, human trafficking, and other crimes. By declaring this gang group as an international criminal organization, this will make it hard for the gang members to use banks and wire transfer services to move profits from the gang's crimes.
I am extremely happy about this decision. MS-13 is one of the world's most dangerous gangs. They are known for their violence and ruthlessness. Many of the members have committed international crimes that some people may be aware of. One of the international crimes being the stabbing to death of a pregnant Virginia girl who used to be in the gang and left. The crimes MS-13 has done are appalling. So, all in all I really think this was a very good decision on Obama's administration part.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Shots Fired during "Gangnam Style" Dance Contest
I'm pretty sure most of you are familiar with the hit song from Korea, Gangnam Style. And I'm sure most of you are familiar with the dance, because even gang members know it apparently.
Last Friday, two teenage rival gangs were out all night partying and drinking and confronted each other later that night. They both put on a dance contest by mimicking Gangnam Style dancing. The dance off between the two gang rivals turned into a lot more than just dancing. Soon, the dancing became into a fight which spilled over into a shooting. Apparently, one of the two groups left the dance showdown and showed up with weapons. Over 50 shots were fired after this dance showdown.
This dance showdown became more than just a dance showdown by the intensity becoming inevitable between them, so weapons were bound to come into this. Because of this shooting, several cars were hit, none injured thankfully.
I think this whole scenario was really stupid and immature in a way. The two gang rivals were just looking for trouble by starting this whole thing. I don't get why they had a dance off, or why they even confronted each other. Nothing good was bound to come out of this.. This was something that could have been prevented and could have never happened.
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Last Friday, two teenage rival gangs were out all night partying and drinking and confronted each other later that night. They both put on a dance contest by mimicking Gangnam Style dancing. The dance off between the two gang rivals turned into a lot more than just dancing. Soon, the dancing became into a fight which spilled over into a shooting. Apparently, one of the two groups left the dance showdown and showed up with weapons. Over 50 shots were fired after this dance showdown.
This dance showdown became more than just a dance showdown by the intensity becoming inevitable between them, so weapons were bound to come into this. Because of this shooting, several cars were hit, none injured thankfully.
I think this whole scenario was really stupid and immature in a way. The two gang rivals were just looking for trouble by starting this whole thing. I don't get why they had a dance off, or why they even confronted each other. Nothing good was bound to come out of this.. This was something that could have been prevented and could have never happened.
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