First Gang Kingpin Charges Filed Against Central Florida Gang Leader PodCast (05/06/2009)

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I'm Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum.

Yesterday, my office and law enforcement in the Central Florida area made substantial progress in our fight against gangs.

18 members and associates of a dangerous drug-trafficking gang were arrested, including the gang's leader.

This case will be the first filed using the gang kingpin statute, a new crime which allows for a life felony sentence against anyone convicted of leading or directing organized, criminal gang activities.

Together with my partners in Florida's gang reduction strategies, we will keep combating gangs with these new tools and better protecting our neighborhoods and communities.

I'm Bill McCollum, and this has been a public safety update.