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| Massive Arrests Made Against Gang Violence |
| By kswt.com |
| Published: 08/24/2010 |
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Phoenix & Yuma, AZ August 24 -- A total of 102 people with ties to 19 different street gangs are facing criminal charges or deportation following a six-day, multi-agency enforcement action in Phoenix and Yuma. The arrests were made as part of Operation Community Shield, an ongoing initiative by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations National Gang Unit. Of the gang members and gang associates arrested, 29 face prosecution on state criminal charges, including outstanding warrants for gang-related violations. Three of the subjects arrested will also be presented to the U.S. Attorney's Office for prosecution for felony re-entry after deportation, a federal violation that carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison. "Gang activity poses one of the greatest threats to public safety in Arizona communities," said Matt Allen, special agent in charge for ICE-HSI in Arizona. "ICE is successfully targeting these gangs, arresting their leaders, disrupting their operations, and putting their members and associates behind bars." Read More. |
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