I'm surprised they actually charged them with gun crimes.
Lowell area gang members charged with federal drug, gun trafficking offenses
BOSTON — An approximately two-and-a-half year investigation by local and federal law enforcement agencies culminated in the arrest of several Lowell residents associated with the Asian Boyz (ABZ) s…
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"An approximately two-and-a-half year investigation by local and federal law enforcement agencies culminated in the arrest of several Lowell residents associated with the Asian Boyz (ABZ) street gang on crimes related to an alleged drug and gun distribution network...
Over the course of the investigation, which began in March 2021, authorities said the defendants allegedly distributed or possessed with the intent to distribute approximately 12,100 counterfeit Adderall pills (weighing roughly 55 pounds) containing methamphetamine, more than 900 grams of cocaine, in excess of 400 grams of fentanyl, and approximately 500 grams of para-fluorofentanyl, a fentanyl analogue.
Authorities further alleged, in addition to narcotics, the defendants sold at least 15 firearms, including five machine gun conversion devices, an AR-type rifle, and ghost guns. They also distributed firearm magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition over the course of the investigation.
Authorities also said they recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol with an obliterated serial number, a “ghost gun” pistol frame, firearm magazines and parts, and a ballistics vest."