massive sweep against a Los Angeles street gang accused of drug and weapons trafficking has ended with 80 arrests.

massive sweep against a Los Angeles street gang accused of drug and weapons trafficking has ended with 80 arrests.
More than 1,300 police and federal agents from several agencies, including the Secret Service, conducted raids Thursday to serve arrest warrants on reputed members and associates of a San Pedro gang.
Los Angeles police Chief Charlie Beck told reporters that the gang had a "stranglehold" on the port community.
Those arrested are charged with state or federal crimes ranging from methamphetamine dealing to conspiracy to commit murder. About a dozen could face life in prison if convicted.
Authorities seized 14 guns and some drugs during the raids.
The sweep followed a 2 1/2-year investigation. Authorities say during the probe, undercover agents bought some 90 weapons illegally.

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