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POLL: How Does the Round-up of the Alleged Boylston Street Gang Change Jamaica Plain?

On Monday, the FBI and local officials rounded up 14 alleged members of the Boylston Street gang. These are people law enforcement says are at the heart of a murderous operation. How will the roundup change our neighborhood?

  • How will the arrests of the alleged core leadership of the Boylston Street gang change JP?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • This is a turning point. Our streets will be safer.
        10 (13%)
    • There will be new violence as figures rise to take the place of those arrested.
        41 (54%)
    • I'm not sure.
        21 (28%)
    • None of the above. See my thoughts in the comment section.
        3 (4%)
    Total votes: 75
    • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
 

On Monday, federal and state officials say they arrested the core leadership of the Boylston Street gang.

That Boylston Street crew had, over the years, grown into a multi-million dollar cocaine operation run recently from inside prison by reputed kingpin Juan "White Boy" Guzman, prosecutors say.

What do these arrests mean for Jamaica Plain? Take the above poll or add your thoughts in the comments section.

Related Topics: Boylston Street gang, Crime, Drugs, and Safety

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