CTV British Columbia - Gang task force tackles escalating violence in Prince George - CTV News
CTV British Columbia - Gang task force tackles escalating violence in Prince George - CTV News: "city of 80,000 has become a battleground for rival gangs such as the Game Tight Soldiers and the Independent Soldiers, some of which originated in the Lower Mainland.
Members of the Uniformed Gang Task Force have visited Prince George twice in the past two months to help deal with the problem by sharing tactics with local law enforcement and gathering information.
Criminologist Rob Gordon says while there has been a 'buoyant' drug trade in the region for years, recent developments have escalated the situation into a full-fledged turf war.
Ironically, the problem may have been inflamed by successful crack downs on local Hell's Angels members who police believe dominate the local drug scene.
'They've taken out a few of their key people. That leaves a vacuum,' Gordon said. 'The demand for the product doesn't go away.'"