DETROIT (AP) — More than 30 members of a Detroit street gang have been indicted on federal drug and
firearm charges.
U.S.
Attorney Barbara McQuade announced Friday five of the 33 Latin Counts
members were also indicted on racketeering charges, including assaults,
murder, narcotics, firearms and robbery.
She says the suspects
were indicted on charges involving the distribution of heroin and
cocaine, as well as various firearm offenses.
Members of the Latin
Counts identify themselves with red and black clothing and accessories
typically tilted to the left. Their tattoos and street tags usually
feature a five-pointed star or crown.
The indictment says branches
of the street gang operate in Michigan, including Lincoln Park, Ecorse
and southwest Detroit, and Illinois.