Drug gang jailed

In recent judicial actions, multiple gang members have faced extensive sentences for their involvement in organized crime across the U.S. and the UK. In the U.S., 18 members of the MS-13 gang were sentenced collectively to 425 years for crimes including murder and drug trafficking, highlighting the gang's notorious history since its establishment by Salvadoran migrants in the 1980s. Similarly, 14 members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs gang received significant sentences under the RICO Act for violent crimes during a gang war in 2020. In the UK, a drug gang linked to a network that trafficked over a billion pounds worth of narcotics was sentenced to a total of 195 years, with key figures like Paul O’Brien and Lee Mortimer receiving lengthy prison terms for their roles in importing cocaine and heroin. These cases reflect ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat gang violence and drug trafficking, reinforcing a commitment to community safety. The investigations were collaborative efforts involving federal and local authorities to dismantle organized crime networks.