Feds Arrest 17 In NY-NJ Biker Gang Sweep
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP/WCBS 880) -- Federal officials say they've rounded up 17 alleged members and associates of the Pagans motorcycle gang.
Prosecutors said Wednesday the arrests are the result of a 21-month undercover investigation by ATF agents who gained access to the gang's internal operations.
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Search warrants were executed on Long Island, and in upstate New York and New Jersey.
The suspects were awaiting arraignment Wednesday in Central Islip, N.Y.
They're charged with racketeering, murder conspiracy, assault, extortion, drug distribution, witness tampering, and firearms offenses.
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