WORCESTER, Mass. — Police say 16 gang members and associates have been arrested on firearms charges after a months-long investigation.The U.S. Attorney's Office says eight firearms were recovered, including large-capacity weapons and police say five of the gang members were either victims or perpetrators of past gun violence.Worcester Police said in a statement Tuesday night that police aggressively targeted gun violence over the summer after seeing a spike in shootings.
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By Associated Press, Boston Herald
Wed, 10/07/2015 - 3:34am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston
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