"Massive Boston Gang Sweep Nets Over 40 Arrests for Violent Crimes, Racketeering, and More"
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Over 40 alleged Boston gang members, part of the Heath Street Gang, were arrested on federal charges for using children in violent crimes, including acting as lookouts, holding guns and drugs, and participating in shootings. The suspects are also accused of financial crimes such as COVID fraud and retail theft, allegedly using COVID relief funds to purchase over 100 guns. Authorities seized more than 60 guns, linking them to three murders and multiple shootings, including one that injured a 9-year-old girl in 2016.
- Dozens of alleged Boston gang members arrested, accused of using children in violent crimes CBS Boston
- More than 40 people with ties to Boston street gang arrested in racketeering scheme, linked to murders, officials say The Boston Globe
- Over 40 charged over guns, drugs, fraud in Boston gang sweep NBC10 Boston
- Feds bust more than 40 on drug and weapons racketeering charges around Heath Street project Boston Herald
- US Attorney charges more than 40 alleged Boston gang members - Boston News, Weather, Sports Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
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