Alleged Members Of Miami Gang Charged By Feds
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — Several alleged members in a violent street gang known around Miami as the "Big Money Team" are charged with numerous offenses in a crackdown by federal prosecutors.
Miami U.S. Attorney Wifredo Ferrer said Wednesday the charges against 21 alleged members include racketeering that involved carjacking, drug dealing, obstruction of justice, robbery, assault and prostitution. Authorities say the gang operated in Miami's Little Havana and Allapattah neighborhoods.
Among other things, investigators say the gang members used violence and threats to intimidate witnesses and victims.
Three of the 21 charged remained at large Wednesday. The group used a variety of nicknames, including "Young Gunna," ''Dinero Banks," ''Fat Boy" and "Papo L. Desperado."
Most of the suspects face many years in prison if convicted and up to life for some of the charges.
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