Gangs in Michigan - Gangs in Detroit, Michigan, Black Mafia Family, Mara Salvatrucha, Outlaws Motorcycle Club, Chaldean Mafia, Los Zetas C (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 23. Chapters: Gangs in Detroit, Michigan, Black Mafia Family, Mara Salvatrucha, Outlaws Motorcycle Club, Chaldean mafia, Los Zetas Cartel, Crips, Almighty Vice Lord Nation, Devils Diciples, Highwaymen Motorcycle Club, Mickey Cobras, Licavoli Mob, Vigilante's Motorcycle Club, The Flathead gang. Excerpt: The Black Mafia Family (BMF), was a drug-trafficking organization originally based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded by the Flenory Brothers (Demetrius and Terry), their organization began in the late 1980s; by the year 2000 they had established multi-kilogram cocaine distribution cells in cities throughout the United States. Through their Los Angeles-based drug source, they had direct links to Mexican-based drug cartels. They established two main hubs for their operation; the Atlanta, Georgia hub was operated by older brother Demetrius, while the Los Angeles, California hub was operated by Terry. Around 2000, the organization tried to legitimize itself by entering the Hip-Hop music business, starting a company called BMF Entertainment. Through BMF Entertainment it helped promote a number of artists, including Young Jeezy, as well as BMF Entertainment's sole artist, Bleu DaVinci. Before their entrance into the music business, the Flenory Brothers were known to associate with a number of high-profile hip-hop artists, including Jay-Z, Fabolous, and Bun B. In 2005 the Drug Enforcement Administration indicted members of the Black Mafia Family; ultimately securing convictions of running a Continuing Criminal Enterprise against the Flenory brothers. Both would be sentenced to 30 years to life. Subsequent indictments would eventually target over 150 members of the organization. Prosecutors would allege the organization made over $270 million over the course of the conspiracy. Founded by Demetrius Big Meech Flenory and his younger brother...